Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/807,366

POWER TOOL WITH SENSOR BOARD HAVING INDICATOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 16, 2024

Priority

Aug 17, 2023 — provisional 63/520,223

Examiner

SETZER, NICHOLAS LEE

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +40.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 60 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SETZER, NICHOLAS LEE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 60 resolved

+2.0% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

92.0%

+52.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 60 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/500,626

Patent 12683467

MOTOR

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/267,170

Patent 12665449

STATOR CORE FOR AXIAL FLUX MACHINE IN H DESIGN

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/479,658

Patent 12651937

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE, MOTOR, ROTOR, AND PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/463,608

Patent 12614932

Axial Motor, Powertrain, and Electric Device

2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/500,353

Patent 12614942

BUSBAR REINFORCEMENT ARRANGEMENT OF MOTOR UNIT

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.0%)

2y 7m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 60 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.