Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/290,675

AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Priority

Jul 19, 2021 — GB 2110311.4 +4 more

Examiner

CORDRAY, DENNIS R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nicoventures Trading Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1127 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CORDRAY, DENNIS R View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

836 granted / 1127 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1144

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1127 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

2y 10m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1127 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.