Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/875,425

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jun 23, 2022 — DE 10 2022 206 320.1 +1 more

Examiner

RAMIREZ, ELLIS B

Art Unit

Tech Center

KUKA Deutschland GmbH

Assignee

Kuka Deutschland GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 217 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAMIREZ, ELLIS B View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

176 granted / 217 resolved

+21.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

238

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.5%

+44.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 217 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 4m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

17/884,737

Patent 12584758

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3y 7m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/828,598

Patent 12571639

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING TRIP PAIRS

3y 9m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/012,431

Patent 12551302

CONTROLLING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

3y 1m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

18/130,050

Patent 12552018

INTEGRATING ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATIONS INTO OPERATING AND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

2y 10m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.2%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 217 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.