Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/276,002

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODIFYING HEATED WATER USAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 04, 2023

Priority

Feb 07, 2021 — GB 2101678.7 +9 more

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. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 55% grant rate with +30.8% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 582 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARGERO, JOHN E View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

322 granted / 582 resolved

-14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

621

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

95.0%

+55.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 582 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Dec 19, 2024

Response Filed

Feb 14, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

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 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/906,970

Patent 12638191

CONSTANT-TEMPERATURE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM EMPLOYING CARBON DIOXIDE HEAT PUMP, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

3y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/783,225

Patent 12624771

STOP VALVE FOR INSTALLATION IN A PIPELINE, IN PARTICULAR IN A PIPELINE OF A NUCLEAR FACILITY

3y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/352,356

Patent 12595915

GAS VALVE AND OVEN

4y 9m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/782,274

Patent 12594817

FLUID-HEATING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE

3y 10m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/166,451

Patent 12590710

LINKED HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

3y 1m to grant Granted Mar 31, 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

55%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+30.8%)

3y 9m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 582 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.