Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/989,016

Untitled Application

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Examiner

UPCHURCH, DAVID M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Nite Ize, Inc.

Assignee

Nite Ize Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +17.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1033 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

UPCHURCH, DAVID M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

760 granted / 1033 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1053

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

35.1%

-4.9% vs TC avg

§102

55.0%

+15.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1033 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/917,714

Patent 12669145

Hook Lock And Method

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/930,705

Patent 12667687

DIRECTIONAL LOCK FOR INTERFACE HEADGEAR ARRANGEMENT

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/538,305

Patent 12663036

FASTENER ASSEMBLY

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/673,695

Patent 12660894

ZIP FASTENER

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/906,156

Patent 12660892

SNAP AND LOCK

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.9%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1033 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.