Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/592,585

ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Priority

May 14, 2012 — GB 1208352.3 +4 more

Examiner

YAARY, ERIC

Art Unit

1755

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Nicoventures Trading Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 863 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

636 granted / 863 resolved

+8.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

907

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

81.4%

+41.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 863 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 01, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+3.1%)

2y 7m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 863 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.