Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/276,002

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODIFYING HEATED WATER USAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 04, 2023

Examiner

BARGERO, JOHN E

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Octopus Energy Heating Limited

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 579 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARGERO, JOHN E View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

322 granted / 579 resolved

-14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

615

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

59.2%

+19.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

16.1%

-23.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 579 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 04, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 19, 2024

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 19, 2024

Response Filed

Feb 01, 2025

Final Rejection

May 12, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

May 12, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

May 14, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 14, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Jul 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/352,356

Patent 12595915

GAS VALVE AND OVEN

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/782,274

Patent 12594817

FLUID-HEATING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/166,451

Patent 12590710

LINKED HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/971,014

Patent 12584691

FURNACE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/972,222

Patent 12584656

WATER HEATER ASSEMBLY FOR A RECREATION VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+30.8%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 579 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.