Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/724,906

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

NEUBAUER, THOMAS L

Art Unit

3675

Tech Center

KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Assignee

Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 493 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NEUBAUER, THOMAS L View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

326 granted / 493 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

533

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

42.0%

+2.0% vs TC avg

§102

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

§112

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 493 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/311,281

Patent 12584332

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/662,011

Patent 12577806

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Patent 12565793

BATHROOM LOCK STRUCTURE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+19.7%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 493 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.