Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/816,353

Untitled Application

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Examiner

WALTERS, RYAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kennametal Inc.

Assignee

Kennametal Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +29.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 796 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALTERS, RYAN J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

592 granted / 796 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

834

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.3%

+35.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 796 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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18/017,137

Patent 12654268

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/106,590

Patent 12654404

HYBRID TRANSPARENT STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/103,730

Patent 12654414

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1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/321,393

Patent 12643142

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.1%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 796 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.