Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 19/005,049

ACTUATING ASSEMBLY FOR A HOLD DOWN ARRANGEMENT OF A CAN BODYMAKER REDRAW ASSEMBLY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 30, 2024

Examiner

ALAWADI, MOHAMMED S

Art Unit

3725

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Stolle Machinery Company, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +24.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 733 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAWADI, MOHAMMED S View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

543 granted / 733 resolved

+4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

72 currently pending

Career history

785

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

41.0%

+1.0% vs TC avg

§102

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§112

32.5%

-7.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 733 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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ROUTER

2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 08, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.5%)

2y 7m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 733 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.