Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/288,327

VACUUM FREEZE-DRYER COMPRISING APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING MOISTURE FROM OIL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 25, 2023

Priority

Apr 30, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0056303 +1 more

Examiner

WAN, DEMING

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Medikan Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +42.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 930 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

710 granted / 930 resolved

+6.3% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

955

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 930 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 25, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/920,634

Patent 12680220

LAUNDRY DRYER

3y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/018,479

Patent 12674271

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/512,142

Patent 12669124

PUMP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEALING

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/016,081

Patent 12660903

HOLDER FOR HAIRDRYER

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/070,692

Patent 12662770

CLOTHES DRYER

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.4%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 930 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.