Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/007,452

Untitled Application

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Examiner

HIJAZ, OMAR F

Art Unit

Tech Center

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Assignee

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE Company Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 55% of cases after interview

— +35.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 780 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HIJAZ, OMAR F View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

432 granted / 780 resolved

-4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

828

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.4%

+53.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 780 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/454,583

Patent 12668986

APPARATUS FOR SECURING POLE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/544,203

Patent 12662841

SYSTEMS FOR INSTALLING AN ELONGATED STAKE TO A SUPPORT POST TO PROVIDE STURDINESS TO THE SUPPORT POST, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/999,919

Patent 12624541

A BUILDING SYSTEM

3y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/284,447

Patent 12624510

ANCHOR

2y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/498,116

Patent 12618244

FLOOR ELEMENT FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING AND A FLOOR COVERING

2y 6m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+35.4%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 780 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.