Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/179,305

Tool Bit Storage System

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 15, 2025

Priority

Aug 13, 2018 — provisional 62/718,178 +4 more

Examiner

ISLAM, SANJIDUL

Art Unit

3736

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +40.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 168 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISLAM, SANJIDUL View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

103 granted / 168 resolved

-8.7% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+40.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

206

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

88.0%

+48.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 168 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/085,656

Patent 12673410

TOOL STORAGE UNITS WITH INTEGRATED POWER

5y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/871,109

Patent 12668403

AIRTIGHT COVER AND AIRTIGHT CONTAINER

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/952,418

Patent 12654911

Tethered, Hinged Closure

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/673,421

Patent 12623335

TOOLBOX WITH A SIDE HANGING FUNCTION

1y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/544,520

Patent 12570430

LID CORNER WITH INTERNAL LAYER CUTOUT SHAPE

2y 2m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.9%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 168 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.