Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/867,582

Machine Tool Device, Machine Tool and System

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 20, 2024

Priority

May 23, 2022 — DE 10 2022 205 094.0 +1 more

Examiner

MICHALSKI, SEAN M

Art Unit

3724

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 790 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MICHALSKI, SEAN M View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

415 granted / 790 resolved

-17.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

808

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

80.8%

+40.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 790 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12661728

DEVICE FOR GRINDING AND/OR MILLING TEETH OF SAW BANDS

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/864,199

Patent 12661814

Stamp with a cutting device and method for using a cutting device

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/733,014

Patent 12654344

CUTTING DEVICE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/402,816

Patent 12636714

QUICK CHANGE ARBOR

2y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/701,825

Patent 12636719

Apparatus For Cutting Curved Wall Of Reactor Structure

2y 1m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+13.1%)

3y 1m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 790 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.