Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/267,534

RISERS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING RISERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Priority

Dec 16, 2020 — provisional 63/126,106 +1 more

Examiner

VALENCIA, JUAN C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Dow Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 730 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VALENCIA, JUAN C View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

632 granted / 730 resolved

+26.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

751

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

66.8%

+26.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 730 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 15, 2023

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+7.6%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 730 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.