Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/320,081

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

CHOI, WILLIAM SOON

Art Unit

3679

Tech Center

A. RAYMOND ET CIE

Assignee

A. Raymond et Cie

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 373 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

276 granted / 373 resolved

+14.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

408

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

37.9%

-2.1% vs TC avg

§102

32.9%

-7.1% vs TC avg

§112

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 373 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/842,247

Patent 12601427

JOINT SYSTEM BETWEEN FITTINGS AND PIPES

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/492,334

Patent 12595873

ELECTROLYTIC COATING FOR ALUMINUM COMPONENTS WITH WELD JOINTS

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/969,152

Patent 12584582

PIPE PORT AND PIPE INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

16/401,577

Patent 12578042

METAL SEAL FITTING WITH TIGHT BEND TECHNOLOGY

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/894,799

Patent 12578043

Two piece clamp having toothed engagement

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+11.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 373 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.