Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/774,374

SYSTEM HAVING A MECHANICAL CONNECTION DEVICE WITH TWO MECHANICAL TORQUE TRANSMISSION PATHS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Priority

Sep 29, 2023 — FR 2310437

Examiner

DOUNIS, LAERT

Art Unit

3746

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Airbus Helicopters

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 844 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

575 granted / 844 resolved

-1.9% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

860

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 844 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 5m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 844 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.