Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/288,122

METHOD FOR IMPROVING ALKALINE SOIL AND ENHANCING CARBON CAPTURE USING SLUDGE STABILIZATION PRODUCT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Priority

May 18, 2022 — CN 202210544289.8 +1 more

Examiner

SMITH, JENNIFER A

Art Unit

1731

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Tongji University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +26.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 875 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, JENNIFER A View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 875 resolved

-3.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

923

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

68.2%

+28.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

18.0%

-22.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 875 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 24, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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NUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS

6y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+26.1%)

3y 1m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 875 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.