Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/597,210

Heated Dynamic Seal Rotary Union for Delivery of Cryogenic Fluid

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Examiner

SMITH, DAVID E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Applied Materials Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1070 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, DAVID E View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

910 granted / 1070 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1092

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.4%

+41.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1070 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+7.2%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1070 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.