Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/287,878

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 15, 2023 — IN PCT/IB2023/061525 +1 more

Examiner

HORGER, KIM S.

Art Unit

Tech Center

ArcelorMittal

Assignee

ArcelorMittal

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +19.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 290 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HORGER, KIM S. View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

205 granted / 290 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

331

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 290 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12677405

PRINTED STRUCTURE COMPRISING ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) SHIELDING

3y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/447,683

Patent 12674818

STRIP-SHAPED COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR PROBE NEEDLES

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/333,139

Patent 12667214

EASY-ASSEMBLE CROSS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/844,160

Patent 12655510

WELDED MEMBER INCLUDING WELDED PORTION WITH EXCELLENT ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING CORROSION RESISTANCE

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/414,800

Patent 12644177

METHOD FOR COATING METAL

4y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+19.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 290 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.