Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/724,913

MOTOR UNIT STRUCTURE, TOOL FOR GEAR ATTACHMENT, AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING GEAR TO MOTOR SHAFT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 27, 2024

Priority

Jan 18, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022001639

Examiner

STOUT, RILEY OWEN

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 132 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOUT, RILEY OWEN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

102 granted / 132 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

160

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.2%

+47.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 132 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/221,609

Patent 12665455

FLUX CONCENTRATE TYPE MOTOR

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/552,916

Patent 12640606

ROTOR CORE, ROTOR, AND ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE

2y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/520,267

Patent 12614933

Linear Motor Cooling Module

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/321,969

Patent 12609564

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

2y 11m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+0.2%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 132 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.