Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 19/414,480

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

May 17, 2021 — provisional 63/189,526 +1 more

Examiner

VANDERVEEN, JEFFREY S

Art Unit

3711

Tech Center

RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC.

Assignee

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 65% of cases after interview

— +17.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 725 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VANDERVEEN, JEFFREY S View full profile →

Grants 65% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

468 granted / 725 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

761

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§103

53.5%

+13.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

§112

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 725 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 725 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.