Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/718,195

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 16, 2021 — DE 10 2021 133 448.9 +1 more

Examiner

LORENCE, RICHARD M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 874 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LORENCE, RICHARD M View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

726 granted / 874 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

884

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

37.7%

-2.3% vs TC avg

§102

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

§112

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 874 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+13.1%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 874 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.