Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/124,553

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Oct 28, 2022 — JP 2022-173758 +3 more

Examiner

KRUG, RANDELL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

NSK Ltd.

Assignee

NSK Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 438 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KRUG, RANDELL J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

335 granted / 438 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

456

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 438 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/682,153

Patent 12631245

GEARBOX AND VEHICLE

2y 3m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

19/041,558

Patent 12623534

DAMPER SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED ENGAGEMENT OF A TORQUE TRANSFER MECHANISM

1y 3m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/530,504

Patent 12590625

LINEAR ACTUATORS WITH ANTI-BACKDRIVE MECHANISMS

2y 3m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/760,792

Patent 12589484

THREE-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM PARALLEL MECHANISM, PARALLEL ROBOT AND MACHINE TOOL

1y 9m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/726,293

Patent 12584544

BALL SCREW DEVICE

1y 8m to grant Granted Mar 24, 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

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.6%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 438 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.