Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/166,720

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 18, 2023 — EU 23315082.0 +1 more

Examiner

BRITTINGHAM, NATHANIEL P

Art Unit

Tech Center

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRITTINGHAM, NATHANIEL P View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

343 granted / 464 resolved

+13.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

482

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

93.2%

+53.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/032,227

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17/602,790

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2y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 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

74%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.