Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/891,452

LADDER SYSTEM WITH ATTACHED WALKWAY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Priority

Sep 20, 2023 — provisional 63/583,886

Examiner

CANFIELD, ROBERT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

BALLYMORE COMPANY, INC.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1156 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CANFIELD, ROBERT View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

879 granted / 1156 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1176

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

46.0%

+6.0% vs TC avg

§102

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

§112

29.1%

-10.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1156 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 0m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1156 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.