Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/363,831

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 19, 2023 — provisional 63/460,490 +1 more

Examiner

RUSHING-TUCKER, CHINYERE J

Art Unit

Tech Center

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Assignee

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 506 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RUSHING-TUCKER, CHINYERE J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

376 granted / 506 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

525

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

77.6%

+37.6% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 506 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+11.1%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 506 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.