Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/278,150

A BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 21, 2023

Priority

Feb 22, 2021 — SE 2150186-1 +2 more

Examiner

NIEVES, NELSON J

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Swep International AB

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 803 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NIEVES, NELSON J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

605 granted / 803 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

823

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

72.1%

+32.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 803 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 21, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 10, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 07, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/526,979

Patent 12680721

HIGH EFFICIENCY ARCHITECTURE AND CONTROL SCHEME FOR SOLID-STATE HVAC APPLICATIONS

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/698,607

Patent 12685158

HEAT DISSIPATION MEMBER

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/370,291

Patent 12674597

REFRIGERANT DETECTION AND CONTROL OF HVAC SYSTEM

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/380,801

Patent 12663179

HEAT EXCHANGER MODULE AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/676,115

Patent 12662021

COOLING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 803 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.