Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/006,921

Latch Assembly for Pivoting Hitch Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 31, 2024

Priority

Oct 08, 2019 — continuation of 12/187,234

Examiner

VANTERPOOL, LESTER L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kuat Innovations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -10.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-10.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 997 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VANTERPOOL, LESTER L View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

546 granted / 997 resolved

-5.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -10% lift

Without

With

+-10.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1014

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.1%

+45.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 997 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 31, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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4y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/300,963

Patent 12622506

BELT FOR CARRYING A TREE STAND AND EQUIPMENT FOR HUNTING

3y 0m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/509,286

Patent 12623609

Vehicle Recovery Track On-board Mounting Holder

2y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/895,134

Patent 12616293

SMART STRAP FOR CARRYING UNWIELDY OBJECTS

3y 8m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

44%

With Interview (-10.4%)

2y 9m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 997 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.