Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/625,627

HYDROGEN TANK CYCLING FACILITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 03, 2023 — FR 2303302 +2 more

Examiner

WEST, PAUL M

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1010 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEST, PAUL M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

851 granted / 1010 resolved

+16.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1022

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1010 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.8%)

2y 6m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1010 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.