Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/234,737

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 18, 2024 — provisional 63/721,693

Examiner

WALSH, EMMETT K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Kubota Corporation

Assignee

Kubota Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 53% of cases after interview

— +20.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALSH, EMMETT K View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

244 granted / 462 resolved

-7.2% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

56 currently pending

Career history

504

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§103

75.8%

+35.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 462 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 18, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 09, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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5y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/016,715

Patent 12646014

VIRTUAL QUEUING TECHNIQUES

1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/886,353

Patent 12632835

HARD DRIVE DESTRUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD

1y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/936,344

Patent 12626213

DIGITAL STAMPS

1y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/563,430

Patent 12618435

GLIDE BEARING ASSEMBLY

2y 5m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

73%

With Interview (+20.2%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 462 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.