Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 19/048,236

TELECOMMUNICATION CABLE STRAIN RELIEF ASSEMBLIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 07, 2025

Priority

Nov 30, 2021 — provisional 63/284,093 +1 more

Examiner

THOMAS, KAREEN KAY

Art Unit

3736

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Corning Research & Development Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1333 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS, KAREEN KAY View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1022 granted / 1333 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1357

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

60.1%

+20.1% vs TC avg

§102

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

§112

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1333 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 07, 2025

Application Filed

Feb 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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19/048,556

Patent 12630330

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1y 3m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/402,578

Patent 12612226

BEVERAGE SEALING CAP

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Patent 12612239

REUSABLE DISPENSING CONTAINER SYSTEMS

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 2m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1333 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.