Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/823,873

Protection Device and Method for Assembling a Protection Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 04, 2024

Priority

Sep 04, 2023 — EU 23195164.1

Examiner

ROBINSON, KRYSTAL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 773 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

668 granted / 773 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -6% lift

Without

With

+-5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

795

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 773 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/438,568

Patent 12671012

Power Supply Facility

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/771,509

Patent 12671016

ELECTRICAL FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/657,847

Patent 12649429

OUTLET BOX

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (-5.6%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 773 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.