Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/006,266

RESPIRATOR HAVING AN AIRFLOW NOISE REDUCTION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 20, 2023

Priority

Jul 20, 2020 — GB 2011138.1 +1 more

Examiner

HUSSAIN, MISHAL ZAHRA

Art Unit

3785

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

BAE Systems PLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +36.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUSSAIN, MISHAL ZAHRA View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

28 granted / 41 resolved

-1.7% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 41 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 20, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12582785

DRUG INHALER AND COUNTER MECHANISM

2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

16/769,031

Patent 12527935

HUMIDIFIER

5y 7m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

17/603,832

Patent 12491626

SOFT ACTUATOR HAVING COOLER, WEARABLE ROBOT HAVING THE SAME, MASSAGE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

4y 1m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.1%)

3y 8m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 41 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.