Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/567,844

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE AND MEDIUM RECEIVING ROD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Priority

Oct 07, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0132906 +1 more

Examiner

JORDAN, RONNIE KIRBY

Art Unit

1747

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

KT&G Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 136 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

92 granted / 136 resolved

+2.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

159

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

81.7%

+41.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 136 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 07, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12667130

APPLYING AN ADDITIVE FROM RADIALLY OUTSIDE UPON PRODUCTION OF AN AEROSOL-GENERATING ROD

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/615,686

Patent 12628862

LIQUID TOBACCO EXTRACT, METHOD FOR MAKING AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLES COMPRISING SUCH

4y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/283,357

Patent 12628876

Aerosol Generation Device and Method for Controlling Such an Aerosol Generation Device

2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/019,937

Patent 12622464

Electronic Cigarette Device with Temperature-Activated Battery Vent Port

3y 3m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/313,934

Patent 12599165

TRAY LOADING AND UNLOADING SYSTEM

2y 11m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+18.1%)

2y 11m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 136 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.