Last updated: May 28, 2026

Application No. 18/133,559

Electrochromic Devices and Compositions Including Anodic Component Anions

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 12, 2023

Priority

Apr 21, 2022 — provisional 63/333,182

Examiner

SAHLE, MAHIDERE S

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Vitro Flat Glass LLC

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1117 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

887 granted / 1117 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1169

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

88.7%

+48.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1117 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 12, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 21, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 21, 2026

Response Filed

Feb 24, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 01, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 07, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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5y 1m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.9%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1117 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.