Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/819,800

Rollup Bullet Proof/Cut Resistant Panel

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2023 — provisional 63/535,872

Examiner

HANES JR., JOHN

Art Unit

3634

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Qualitas Manufacturing Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 47% of cases after interview

— +38.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 115 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 47% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

54 granted / 115 resolved

-5.0% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+38.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

156

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 115 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/518,901

Patent 12677973

FOLDABLE RAIL FOR ELECTRIC OPENING-CLOSING CURTAIN

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/466,578

Patent 12674355

ROLLING SHUTTER LOCK BAR SLAT

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/289,150

Patent 12644334

SCREEN APPARATUS

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/653,746

Patent 12594443

Safety System with Digital Tracking and Reporting and Method of Use

4y 1m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/450,904

Patent 12590463

PRIVACY SHADE

4y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

47%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+38.9%)

3y 0m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 115 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.