Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/178,402

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 15, 2024 — EU 24170306

Examiner

SMITH, JACOB A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Black & Decker, Inc.

Assignee

Black & Decker Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +18.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 352 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, JACOB A View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

287 granted / 352 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

364

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

80.5%

+40.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 352 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/860,563

Patent 12669139

HYDRAULIC TOOLS, SYSTEMS FOR TOOLS, AND METHODS OF USE OR CONTROL OF SAME

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/040,533

Patent 12668475

APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A CONTAINER CLOSURE TO A CONTAINER, AND CLOSER

1y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/807,122

Patent 12654302

POWER TOOL OPERATION RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/535,681

Patent 12643302

RECYCLABLE COMPOSTABLE PAPER BAG

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

19/068,239

Patent 12643701

STRAP-FEEDING ASSEMBLY WITH STRAP-SIZE-ADJUSTMENT FEATURES

1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 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

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 352 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.