Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/456,355

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 08, 2023 — continuation of 12/097,644 +1 more

Examiner

HOTCHKISS, MICHAEL WAYNE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Thermwood Corporation

Assignee

Thermwood Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +50.6% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 69% grant rate with +50.6% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 371 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOTCHKISS, MICHAEL WAYNE View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

257 granted / 371 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Strong +51% interview lift

Without

With

+50.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

416

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

75.0%

+35.0% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 371 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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SPINDLE AUTOMATIC FEED MECHANISM OF DRILLING MACHINE WITH SELF-ADAPTIVE ELECTROMENCHANICAL TRANSMISSION

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/713,156

Patent 12654406

SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING A WIND TURBINE BLADE SHELL

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/240,928

Patent 12649179

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BUNK FOR A VEHICLE

11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/848,985

Patent 12637159

APPLIQUE ATTACHMENT ON CASTING

3y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 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

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+50.6%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 371 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.