Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/127,223

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Nov 17, 2022 — DE 10 2022 212 258.5 +1 more

Examiner

MCDUFFIE, MICHAEL D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 847 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCDUFFIE, MICHAEL D View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

572 granted / 847 resolved

+7.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -10% lift

Without

With

+-10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

865

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 847 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/576,959

Patent 12440073

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3y 8m to grant Granted Oct 14, 2025

17/396,547

Patent 12318022

FLAT-PACK LIQUID DISPENSING STATION

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 03, 2025

18/221,971

Patent 12323088

SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 03, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (-10.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 847 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.