Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/896,200

GOLF BALL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 25, 2024

Priority

Sep 28, 2023 — JP 2023-166774

Examiner

GUDORF, LAURA A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Bridgestone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 893 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUDORF, LAURA A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

721 granted / 893 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.3%

+35.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 893 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 25, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+11.4%)

2y 0m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 893 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.