Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/174,854

METHOD, SAFETY DEVICE AND MACHINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOVABLE MACHINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 09, 2025

Priority

Apr 16, 2024 — EU 24170410.5

Examiner

EVANS, KARSTON G

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sick AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 154 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EVANS, KARSTON G View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

108 granted / 154 resolved

+10.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

178

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

69.8%

+29.8% vs TC avg

§102

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 154 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 09, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 9m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 154 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.