Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/961,022

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Examiner

TULLIA, STEVEN A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Raytheon Company

Assignee

RAYTHEON Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +19.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 281 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TULLIA, STEVEN A View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

207 granted / 281 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

300

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

80.3%

+40.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 281 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/404,933

Patent 12668995

ANTI-IMPACT ROTATING TONGUE TYPE STORAGE DEVICE AND LOCK

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/740,091

Patent 12668997

ROTATION CONVERTER

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/859,340

Patent 12668994

A PADLOCK BODY FOR ENGAGING WITH A REPLACEABLE LOCKING CYLINDER

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/568,128

Patent 12662856

PAWL CONNECTOR FOR GLOVE BOX LATCH

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/661,190

Patent 12662849

RECENTERING ADAPTERS FOR EXIT DEVICE ASSEMBLIES

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 281 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.