Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/586,776

PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR CONVERTING POLY- AND PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Priority

Apr 06, 2023 — provisional 63/494,700

Examiner

MENDOZA, WILSON GALLARDO

Art Unit

1772

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Uop LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 2 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENDOZA, WILSON GALLARDO View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

2 granted / 2 resolved

+35.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

97.0%

+57.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 2 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 7m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 2 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.