Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/854,870

TREADS FOR CLIMBING PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 07, 2024

Priority

Apr 11, 2022 — provisional 63/329,881 +1 more

Examiner

MATTEI, BRIAN DAVID

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Werner Co.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 733 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MATTEI, BRIAN DAVID View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

494 granted / 733 resolved

+7.4% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

747

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 733 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/430,719

Patent 12669015

LADDER

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/076,252

Patent 12649225

MODULAR, MULTI-RAIL SAWHORSE WITH PIVOTING LEGS

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/273,608

Patent 12642361

MATTRESS SPRING CORE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/307,267

Patent 12577777

PANELED WALL SYSTEM COMPRISING A DUAL GASKET ASSEMBLY

2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+15.2%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 733 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.