Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/800,198

APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING READY-TO-EAT BREAKAWAY MEAT PORTIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 12, 2024

Priority

May 13, 2021 — divisional of 12/082,592

Examiner

PRAKASH, SUBBALAKSHMI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

The Hillshire Brands Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 45% of cases after interview

— +37.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 710 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 45% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

319 granted / 710 resolved

-15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

759

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

72.8%

+32.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 710 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 12, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

45%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+37.2%)

3y 5m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 710 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.