Last updated: August 17, 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

— +23.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 723 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAWADI, MOHAMMED S View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

538 granted / 723 resolved

+4.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

83 currently pending

Career history

779

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

40.5%

+0.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

§112

32.8%

-7.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 723 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/037,074

Patent 12686042

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.6%)

2y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 723 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.