Last updated: October 01, 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

— +28.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +28.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 858 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAUX, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

558 granted / 858 resolved

+5.0% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

871

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

52.7%

+12.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

§112

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 858 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Sep 22, 2026

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Patent 12736220

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3y 10m to grant Granted Sep 15, 2026

18/463,064

Patent 12736221

SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION CATALYST MODULE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION METHOD

3y 0m to grant Granted Sep 15, 2026

17/996,412

Patent 12729910

METHOD FOR DRYING A MATERIAL FOR IRRADIATION, AND INFRARED IRRADIATION DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

3y 10m to grant Granted Sep 08, 2026

18/246,978

Patent 12729849

NOZZLE TIP FOR A SOLID FUEL BURNER

3y 5m to grant Granted Sep 08, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+28.3%)

3y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 858 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.