Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/784,050

HOOD CINCH SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 25, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2023 — CIP of 29/921,044

Examiner

WEIS, RAQUEL M.

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Acushnet Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 43% of cases after interview

— +66.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 133 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEIS, RAQUEL M. View full profile →

Grants 43% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

57 granted / 133 resolved

-27.1% vs TC avg

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+66.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

168

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

59.3%

+19.3% vs TC avg

§102

36.8%

-3.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 133 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 25, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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5y 0m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/074,406

Patent 12610998

DISPOSABLE GARMENTS

3y 4m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

19/220,437

Patent 12588729

CAP SECURING DEVICE

10m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/784,743

Patent 12582193

TOE WALKING PREVENTION DEVICE

1y 8m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

43%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+66.9%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 133 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.