Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/290,887

ICE-MAKING DEVICE AND ICE-MAKING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 22, 2024

Priority

Jul 20, 2021 — JP 2021-119773 +3 more

Examiner

OSWALD, KIRSTIN U

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

BLANCTEC INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +32.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 496 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSWALD, KIRSTIN U View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

291 granted / 496 resolved

-11.3% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

546

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 496 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 22, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/334,502

Patent 12630292

AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF CONDITIONING CABIN AIR

2y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/467,868

Patent 12624878

RESERVOIR ACCESS FOR STAND-ALONE ICE MAKING APPLIANCE

2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/596,136

Patent 12624881

CLEANING A STAND-ALONE ICE MAKING APPLIANCE

2y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/037,913

Patent 12584673

REFRIGERATOR

2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

18/447,185

Patent 12571572

DRAINLESS ICE MAKING APPLIANCE WITH GRAVITY FILTER

2y 7m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+32.2%)

3y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 496 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.