Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/413,441

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 12, 2023 — CIP of 12/389,979 +1 more

Examiner

KAVANAUGH, JOHN T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Acushnet Company

Assignee

ACUSHNET Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +32.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1569 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KAVANAUGH, JOHN T View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1129 granted / 1569 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1603

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

58.2%

+18.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1569 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/734,885

Patent 12672698

BLADDER FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR OR APPAREL

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/817,611

Patent 12672695

MOVEABLE SENSORY ELEMENTS IN FOOTWEAR SOLES

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/982,704

Patent 12672699

ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

1y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/961,202

Patent 12653270

Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Including Bladder Systems with Closable Fluid Line

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/961,205

Patent 12653272

Bladder Systems with Closable Fluid Line and Foot Supports Including Such Bladder Systems

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 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

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1569 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.