Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/717,617

MICROREPLICATED POLISHING PAD INCLUDING FLUORINATED POLYMER WINDOW

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — provisional 63/295,569 +1 more

Examiner

RIVERA, CARLOS A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

3M Innovative Properties Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +29.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 520 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVERA, CARLOS A View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

402 granted / 520 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

549

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.1%

+42.1% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 520 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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AUTONOMOUS VACUUM SWEEPING SYSTEM

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/061,058

Patent 12661756

METHOD OF GRINDING WORKPIECE

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/481,343

Patent 12661760

BIAXIAL MOTORIZED NUT RUNNER

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/446,655

Patent 12654279

PROCESSING APPARATUS

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/217,001

Patent 12643191

INTERGRATED MACHINING DEVICE FOR GRINDING AND POLISHING DIAMOND AND METHOD THEREOF

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.0%)

3y 4m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 520 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.