Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/567,164

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 05, 2023

Priority

Aug 01, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0095288 +2 more

Examiner

WILL, KATHERINE A

Art Unit

1747

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

KT&G Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +20.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILL, KATHERINE A View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

310 granted / 464 resolved

+1.8% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

500

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

80.3%

+40.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2023

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+20.5%)

3y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.