Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/758,559

Untitled Application

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Filed

3600

Examiner

BAYNES, KEVIN J

Art Unit

3678

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. Kg

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 182 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAYNES, KEVIN J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

136 granted / 182 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

203

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

40.3%

+0.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.2%

-10.8% vs TC avg

§112

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 182 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 10, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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18/488,015

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/209,513

Patent 12590598

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/782,533

Patent 12584323

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/108,595

Patent 12584508

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 182 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.