Last updated: October 04, 2026

Application No. 18/617,199

Sprinkler With An Adjustable Pressure Regulator

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Examiner

MEILLER, SEAN V

Art Unit

3741

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

RAIN BIRD Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.1% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 74% grant rate with +38.1% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 142 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEILLER, SEAN V View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

105 granted / 142 resolved

+3.9% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

189

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

57.8%

+17.8% vs TC avg

§102

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

§112

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 142 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 19, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 10, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

17/809,809

Patent 12673372

TRANSPIRATIONAL COOLING PANEL

4y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/645,514

Patent 12667860

MULTI-OUTLET SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL CHECK VALVES

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/944,148

Patent 12662965

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.1%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 142 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.