Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/346,722

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

MAY, ROBERT J

Art Unit

2875

Tech Center

Lutron Technology Company LLC

Assignee

Lutron Technology Company LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1079 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAY, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

812 granted / 1079 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

1093

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

47.7%

+7.7% vs TC avg

§102

31.5%

-8.5% vs TC avg

§112

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1079 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/870,372

Patent 12589689

TAIL LIGHT INNER BRACKET AND FLEXIBLE LIGHT EMITTING PANEL

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/322,473

Patent 12588378

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/712,349

Patent 12583378

ACTIVATION DEVICE, HEADLAMP AND PROJECTION METHOD

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1079 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.