Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 18/999,687

AUTOMATED PRODUCT TRACKING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Priority

Dec 29, 2023 — provisional 63/616,004

Examiner

SALEH, ZAID MUHAMMAD

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +46.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +46.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 56 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

37 granted / 56 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 56 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+46.3%)

3y 1m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 56 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.