Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/939,590

ATTIC STAIRS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Examiner

CHAVCHAVADZE, COLLEEN MARGARET

Art Unit

3634

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Sj Industries Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +40.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 834 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

480 granted / 834 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

862

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

68.0%

+28.0% vs TC avg

§102

13.2%

-26.8% vs TC avg

§112

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 834 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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7y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/890,182

Patent 12662875

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/094,830

Patent 12661536

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12662876

MODULAR, COLLAPSIBLE URBAN ASSAULT LADDER

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+40.5%)

3y 3m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 834 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.