Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/580,881

HAIR TREATMENT BRUSH

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Priority

Jul 22, 2021 — FR FR2107947 +1 more

Examiner

LAUX, DAVID J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

L'Oréal

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +28.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 864 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAUX, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 864 resolved

+5.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

897

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 864 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+28.5%)

3y 2m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 864 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.