Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/762,605

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

EMPIE, NATHAN H

Art Unit

1788

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 44% of cases after interview

— +42.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 714 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EMPIE, NATHAN H View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

312 granted / 714 resolved

-16.3% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

765

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 714 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+42.5%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 714 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.