Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/147,839

AN ENGAGEMENT DEVICE, A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR PACKAGING AN OBJECT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 14, 2025

Priority

Jan 23, 2023 — EU 23315011.9 +1 more

Examiner

HODGE, LINDA J

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

B+ Equipment SAS

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +27.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 237 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HODGE, LINDA J View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

207 granted / 237 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

269

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

58.4%

+18.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 237 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 14, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.0%)

2y 1m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 237 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.