Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/579,074

INTERACTIVE AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 12, 2024

Priority

Jul 29, 2021 — GB 2110914.5 +1 more

Examiner

DYE, ROBERT C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nicoventures Trading Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 805 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DYE, ROBERT C View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

510 granted / 805 resolved

+3.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

843

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 805 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (+11.2%)

3y 1m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 805 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.