Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 17/756,295

LOW-DIGESTIBLE LEGUME STARCH

Final Rejection

Filed

May 20, 2022

Priority

Nov 22, 2019 — FR FR1913094 +2 more

Examiner

PRAKASH, SUBBALAKSHMI

Art Unit

1793

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Roquette Freres

OA Round

6 (Final)

This examiner grants 46% of cases after interview

— +36.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 726 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PRAKASH, SUBBALAKSHMI View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

331 granted / 726 resolved

-19.4% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

775

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.2%

+14.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 726 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 8 earlier events

Jul 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 29, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 13, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 15, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 05, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/285,562

Patent 12677859

POWDERED SOY SAUCE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/628,362

Patent 12672665

FOOD MANUFACTURING SUPPORT APPARATUS, FOOD MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

4y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/787,706

Patent 12667108

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE FINAL PROOFING OF DOUGH

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/031,501

Patent 12660834

METHOD FOR SMEAR-RIPENING OF CHEESE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

7-8

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+36.2%)

3y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 726 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.