Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/292,805

Tube comprising a pultruded cylindrical element

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Jul 27, 2021 — FR FR2108128 +1 more

Examiner

DEAL, DAVID R

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Arkema France

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 557 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEAL, DAVID R View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

464 granted / 557 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

571

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

72.2%

+32.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 557 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/316,435

Patent 12680630

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/249,543

Patent 12674528

THREADED STEEL PIPE OR TUBE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/133,140

Patent 12669211

MOLDABLE GLASS WOOL TO PIPE INSULATION

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 557 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.