Last updated: July 17, 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

— +28.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +28.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 848 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAUX, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

552 granted / 848 resolved

+5.1% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

864

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 848 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/666,165

Patent 12680222

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

4y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/831,798

Patent 12680697

Modified Burn Barrel Assembly

4y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/113,845

Patent 12680223

DRYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/174,769

Patent 12677922

Attachment for Hair Care Appliance

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/322,953

Patent 12680692

COMBUSTION DEVICE AND BOILER

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+28.4%)

3y 2m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 848 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.