Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/288,588

ENGINE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CAPSULE WITH PLUNGER RETURN MECHANISM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 01, 2025

Priority

Mar 09, 2023 — IN 202311015575 +1 more

Examiner

SINGH, DAPINDER

Art Unit

3746

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Emerson Electric Co.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 881 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

726 granted / 881 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

60.1%

+20.1% vs TC avg

§102

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 881 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 01, 2025

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 881 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.