Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/987,320

CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR LOWERING ELECTRODE PYROLYSIS TEMPERATURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2022

Priority

Nov 08, 2019 — continuation of 11/502,304

Examiner

MAYY, MOHAMMAD

Art Unit

1718

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Enevate Corporation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 48% of cases after interview

— +23.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 412 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAYY, MOHAMMAD View full profile →

Grants 48% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

197 granted / 412 resolved

-17.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

444

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

87.9%

+47.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 412 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Nov 20, 2024

Response Filed

Jan 06, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Mar 06, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 07, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 09, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 09, 2026

Response Filed

Feb 09, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

48%

Grant Probability

71%

With Interview (+23.6%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 412 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR LOWERING ELECTRODE PYROLYSIS TEMPERATURE

This examiner grants 48% of cases after interview

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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