Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/894,798

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

AZAD, MD ABUL K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Assignee

Rockwell Automation Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +20.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 663 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

540 granted / 663 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

682

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 663 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 663 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.