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Last updated: April 19, 2026
Application No. 18/460,372

Systems and Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide from a Fluid

Non-Final OA §102§112
Filed
Sep 01, 2023
Examiner
NASSIRI MOTLAGH, ANITA
Art Unit
1734
Tech Center
1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering
Assignee
Noya, Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
55%
Grant Probability
Moderate
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 10m
To Grant
80%
With Interview

Examiner Intelligence

Grants 55% of resolved cases
55%
Career Allow Rate
335 granted / 614 resolved
-10.4% vs TC avg
Strong +26% interview lift
Without
With
+25.7%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 10m
Avg Prosecution
29 currently pending
Career history
643
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.1%
-39.9% vs TC avg
§103
58.2%
+18.2% vs TC avg
§102
11.9%
-28.1% vs TC avg
§112
25.2%
-14.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Office Action

§102 §112
DETAILED ACTION Notice of Pre-AIA or AIA Status The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA. This action is in response to the application filed 09/01/2023 and the IDS filed 06/04/2024. Claim 22 is pending and being examined. Claims 1-21 are canceled. Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112 The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112(b): (b ) CONCLUSION.—The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention. The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA), second paragraph: The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the appl icant regards as his invention. Claim 22 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA), second paragraph, as being indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor (or for applications subject to pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, the applicant), regards as the invention. Considering claim 22 , the claim language requires a first chamber and a fist sorbent which suggests that there is a second chamber /sorbent . However, the claims do not comprise a second chamber /sorbent and/or multiple chambers /sorbents . In addition, it is unclear what the moving closure seals the first chamber from; in other words, is it sealing both inlet and outlets of the chamber or just the inlet to the first chamber. For the purpose of examination, the claim will be interpreted such that the moving closure seals the first chamber from flowing fluid to the first chamber. Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 102 In the event the determination of the status of the application as subject to AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 (or as subject to pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103) is incorrect, any correction of the statutory basis ( i.e., changing from AIA to pre-AIA ) for the rejection will not be considered a new ground of rejection if the prior art relied upon, and the rationale supporting the rejection, would be the same under either status. The following is a quotation of the appropriate paragraphs of 35 U.S.C. 102 that form the basis for the rejections under this section made in this Office action: A person shall be entitled to a patent unless – (a)(1) the claimed invention was patented, described in a printed publication, or in public use, on sale , or otherwise available to the public before the effective filing date of the claimed invention. Claim 22 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) as being anticipated by Judkins et al. (US 5972077). Considering claim 22 , Judkins teaches a method for extracting carbon dioxide from a fluid (Judkins, abstract). Judkins teaches flowing the fluid from a fluid source to a first chamber, contacting the fluid with a first sorbent disposed in the first chamber such that the first sorbent adsorbs carbon dioxide from the fluid and applying electric current to the first sorbent to heat the first sorbent to a predetermined temperature to extract carbon dioxide from the first sorbent (Judkins, claims 1 and 4 , Col. 4 lines 51- 64 ). Judkins teaches moving a closure to seal the first chamber after adsorption and before desorption by teaching isolating the source from the system by means of a valve when the adsorbent is saturated and prior to desorption (Judkins, Col. 4 lines 46-51). Conclusion Any inquiry concerning this communication or earlier communications from the examiner should be directed to FILLIN "Examiner name" \* MERGEFORMAT ANITA NASSIRI-MOTLAGH whose telephone number is FILLIN "Phone number" \* MERGEFORMAT (571)270-7588 . The examiner can normally be reached FILLIN "Work Schedule?" \* MERGEFORMAT M-F 6:30-3:00 . Examiner interviews are available via telephone, in-person, and video conferencing using a USPTO supplied web-based collaboration tool. To schedule an interview, applicant is encouraged to use the USPTO Automated Interview Request (AIR) at http://www.uspto.gov/interviewpractice. If attempts to reach the examiner by telephone are unsuccessful, the examiner’s supervisor, FILLIN "SPE Name?" \* MERGEFORMAT Jonathan Johnson can be reached at FILLIN "SPE Phone?" \* MERGEFORMAT 571-272-1177 . The fax phone number for the organization where this application or proceeding is assigned is 571-273-8300. Information regarding the status of published or unpublished applications may be obtained from Patent Center. Unpublished application information in Patent Center is available to registered users. To file and manage patent submissions in Patent Center, visit: https://patentcenter.uspto.gov. Visit https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/patent-center for more information about Patent Center and https://www.uspto.gov/patents/docx for information about filing in DOCX format. For additional questions, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC) at 866-217-9197 (toll-free). If you would like assistance from a USPTO Customer Service Representative, call 800-786-9199 (IN USA OR CANADA) or 571-272-1000. /ANITA NASSIRI-MOTLAGH/ Primary Examiner, Art Unit 1734
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Prosecution Timeline

Sep 01, 2023
Application Filed
Nov 18, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Mar 18, 2026
Non-Final Rejection — §102, §112 (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
55%
Grant Probability
80%
With Interview (+25.7%)
2y 10m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
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