Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/134,046

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jan 24, 2023 — DE 10 2023 101 715.2 +1 more

Examiner

REPHANN, JUSTIN B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 956 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REPHANN, JUSTIN B View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

748 granted / 956 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

979

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

63.6%

+23.6% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 956 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/680,391

Patent 12669005

BREAKOUT CRAWL ARRESTER

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/228,178

Patent 12644315

WINDOW OPENING CONTROL DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/639,765

Patent 12643653

MECHANICAL PROGRAMMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ORIENTATION OF A DOOR

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/603,345

Patent 12637887

Fenestration System with Screen Carrier

2y 2m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/784,249

Patent 12618279

DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE

1y 9m to grant Granted May 05, 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

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.4%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 956 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.