Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/794,386

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

ORTEGA, JOSEPH

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +16.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 427 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ORTEGA, JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

309 granted / 427 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

442

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.5%

+19.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.0%

-17.0% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 427 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+16.1%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 427 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.