Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/054,138

MAIN BEARING UNIT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 14, 2025

Priority

Feb 21, 2024 — EU 24158884.7

Examiner

JOHNSON, PHILLIP A

Art Unit

3617

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1344 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSON, PHILLIP A View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1096 granted / 1344 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1358

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

51.7%

+11.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

29.5%

-10.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1344 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 14, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1344 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.