Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/977,396

Support Structure for Modular Units with Drawer Interlock

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 11, 2024

Priority

Jan 22, 2024 — provisional 63/623,493 +2 more

Examiner

ARTALEJO, ELIZABETH IRENE

Art Unit

3637

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -25.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-25.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ARTALEJO, ELIZABETH IRENE View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

13 granted / 28 resolved

-5.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -25% lift

Without

With

+-25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.8%

+51.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

21%

With Interview (-25.0%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.