Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/098,647

DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 02, 2025

Priority

Apr 03, 2024 — CN 202410400585X

Examiner

HOROWITZ, NOAH NMN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +27.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 187 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOROWITZ, NOAH NMN View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

136 granted / 187 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

210

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

72.9%

+32.9% vs TC avg

§102

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 187 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 02, 2025

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/408,927

Patent 12674339

ELECTRONIC LOCK AND METHOD FOR SETTING UP ELECTRONIC LOCK

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/835,319

Patent 12669001

DOOR LATCH DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/294,376

Patent 12662855

Securing Arrangement for a Flap or Cover of a Vehicle

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/534,050

Patent 12644311

DOOR-STRIKE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/612,951

Patent 12644319

CASING LATCH STRUCTURE FOR CABINET

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.9%)

3y 0m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 187 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.