Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/982,764

FOAM SPRAYER WITH ADAPTER AND MULTIPLE PRESSURE MODES

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 08, 2022

Priority

Nov 08, 2021 — provisional 63/277,010

Examiner

LIEUWEN, CODY J

Art Unit

3752

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Energizer Auto Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +46.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 531 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIEUWEN, CODY J View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

316 granted / 531 resolved

-10.5% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

587

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

74.1%

+34.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 531 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2022

Application Filed

May 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 04, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

May 02, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/289,092

Patent 12629550

FLAME ARRESTER AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/944,314

Patent 12622992

AIR FRESHENER WITH HINGED AND CHANNELED FRAME

3y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

16/194,159

Patent 12605578

Beam For Transporting To Remote Locations

7y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/607,328

Patent 12606305

Ultralight Vent Systems for Aircraft Fluid Dispersion Tanks

2y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/609,777

Patent 12605725

CONCEALED WINDOW SPRINKLER

2y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+46.4%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 531 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.