Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/422,020

Beverage Container with Foldable Handle

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 25, 2024

Priority

Dec 08, 2023 — CN 2023233544010

Examiner

THEIS, MATTHEW T

Art Unit

3734

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Shanghai Yuhao Household Appliance Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 41% of cases after interview

— +33.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THEIS, MATTHEW T View full profile →

Grants 41% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

253 granted / 611 resolved

-28.6% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

641

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

89.1%

+49.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 611 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 25, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 11, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 11, 2025

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/674,837

Patent 12623608

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DOUBLE-LAYER LIFT-TYPE VEHICLE-MOUNTED TENT

1y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

19/286,060

Patent 12611026

WEARABLE AND REPLACEABLE POUCH OR SKIN FOR HOLDING A PORTABLE BATTERY PACK

9m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/448,206

Patent 12606261

CARGO PACK, FOR EXAMPLE FOR MOUNTING ON A BICYCLE

2y 8m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/822,156

Patent 12606071

Multi-purpose Organizing Tray

1y 7m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/192,447

Patent 12593908

CELL PHONE ARMBAND WITH POLYPROPYLENE OR LOW FRICTION PANELS INSIDE POCKET

3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

41%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (+33.6%)

2y 10m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 611 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.