Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/179,782

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 22, 2022 — provisional 63/373,113 +1 more

Examiner

RODDEN, JOSHUA E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Textron Aviation Inc.

Assignee

Textron Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +51.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1080 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RODDEN, JOSHUA E View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

631 granted / 1080 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Strong +52% interview lift

Without

With

+51.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1105

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

60.1%

+20.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1080 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING RACK AND RACK

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/990,477

Patent 12654340

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/272,017

Patent 12654787

WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A UNITRACTOR AND A UNITRACTOR COMPRISING SAID WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/841,938

Patent 12642196

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRONE-BASED GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/551,366

Patent 12637157

TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR A TRACKED VEHICLE

2y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+51.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1080 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.