Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/112,369

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

SAAD, ERIN BARRY

Art Unit

1735

Tech Center

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1255 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAAD, ERIN BARRY View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allow Rate

905 granted / 1255 resolved

+12.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1292

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

44.4%

+4.4% vs TC avg

§102

23.1%

-16.9% vs TC avg

§112

28.1%

-11.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1255 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+11.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1255 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

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