Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/906,830

FOOD PRODUCT SLICER AND ASSOCIATED GAUGE PLATE CONTROL KNOB

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 04, 2024

Priority

Oct 31, 2023 — provisional 63/594,573

Examiner

CROSBY JR, RICHARD D

Art Unit

3724

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 485 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROSBY JR, RICHARD D View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

333 granted / 485 resolved

-1.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

539

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

73.0%

+33.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 485 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 04, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/655,841

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/663,822

Patent 12654343

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/369,380

Patent 12649295

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING PRESSWARE

4y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Patent 12649193

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+16.0%)

2y 9m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 485 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.