Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/019,474

EVAPORATIVE-COOLING AND ABSORPTION-HEATING IN AIR GAPS INSULATION POWERED BY HUMIDITY FLUCTUATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 02, 2023

Priority

Aug 05, 2020 — provisional 63/061,190 +1 more

Examiner

TIGHE, DANA K

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Termotera Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TIGHE, DANA K View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

493 granted / 651 resolved

+5.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

671

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 651 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 02, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.2%)

3y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.