Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/276,268

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TUBULAR HEATING CARTRIDGE FOR ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICES, HEATING ELEMENT BLANK FOR SUCH A HEATING CARTRIDGE, AND A HEATING CARTRIDGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2023

Priority

Feb 08, 2021 — DE 10 2021 102 894.9 +1 more

Examiner

EVANGELISTA, THEODORE JUSTINE

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Türk & Hillinger GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +17.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 126 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EVANGELISTA, THEODORE JUSTINE View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

83 granted / 126 resolved

-4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

165

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.8%

+49.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 126 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/992,115

Patent 12610977

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10m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

17/779,585

Patent 12604373

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3y 10m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Patent 12604705

CERAMIC SUSCEPTOR

1y 1m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+17.0%)

3y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 126 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.