Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/131,073

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 22, 2022 — EU 22208883.3 +1 more

Examiner

PATEL, NEEL G

Art Unit

3676

Tech Center

Hilti Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Hilti Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +34.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 280 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, NEEL G View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

172 granted / 280 resolved

+1.4% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

317

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

90.3%

+50.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 280 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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19/274,115

Patent 12655713

Dormant Packer Fracturing Completion System

11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/602,376

Patent 12650061

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/970,904

Patent 12631097

DOWNHOLE PUMP FLUID THROTTLING DEVICE

3y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+34.1%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 280 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.