Last updated: October 25, 2026

Application No. 18/405,314

ACTIVE HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 05, 2024

Priority

Jan 06, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0002491 +1 more

Examiner

ROJOHN III, CLAIRE E

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

KMW Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 587 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROJOHN III, CLAIRE E View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

391 granted / 587 resolved

-3.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

605

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

50.9%

+10.9% vs TC avg

§102

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 587 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 05, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Oct 13, 2026

18/748,866

Patent 12753944

HEAT EXCHANGER, VENTILATOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT EXCHANGER

2y 3m to grant Granted Oct 06, 2026

18/648,258

Patent 12747917

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2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 29, 2026

18/551,736

Patent 12742541

HEAT SINK FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD

3y 0m to grant Granted Sep 22, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+18.1%)

3y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 587 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.