Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/390,149

FREEZE-DRYING TRAY ASSEMBLY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Priority

Dec 20, 2022 — provisional 63/476,258

Examiner

TREMARCHE, CONNOR J.

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Teleflex Life Sciences LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +27.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TREMARCHE, CONNOR J. View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

423 granted / 649 resolved

-4.8% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

697

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.6%

+53.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 20, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12672740

SMOKER

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/113,830

Patent 12655572

CLOTHES DRYER

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/124,465

Patent 12642696

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR A CASSETTE CAPTURE MECHANISM FOR PHACOEMULSIFICATION SURGICAL APPLICATIONS

5y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/910,680

Patent 12644223

CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/840,944

Patent 12638324

Refrigerant compressor including an oil level sensor arrangement

3y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+27.9%)

2y 11m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.