Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/959,929

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PILKINGTON, JAMES

Art Unit

Tech Center

AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

Assignee

Aktiebolaget SKF

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +36.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PILKINGTON, JAMES View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1118 granted / 1597 resolved

+10.0% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1630

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

59.8%

+19.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

28.0%

-12.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1597 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1597 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.