Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/724,111

BAG OPENING SYSTEM AND BAG OPENING CONTAINER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Priority

Mar 16, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022012077

Examiner

ADAMS, GREGORY W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +23.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1398 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ADAMS, GREGORY W View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1050 granted / 1398 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1413

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

81.5%

+41.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1398 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.9%)

2y 4m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1398 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.