Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/635,070

AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND CORRESPONDING AIRCRAFT SECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2023 — IN 202311030333 +1 more

Examiner

GIORDANO, MICHAEL JAMES

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Airbus Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +18.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 197 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

156 granted / 197 resolved

+19.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

237

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

89.1%

+49.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 197 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/345,210

Patent 12674591

SLEEVED TILE ROOF RIDGE VENT

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/837,020

Patent 12669261

Adaptive Economizer Section in Air Handling Unit

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/276,469

Patent 12655998

AIR CONDITIONER

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/132,887

Patent 12642245

DARK-OUT BOX FOR AGRICULTURAL VENTILATION

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/763,701

Patent 12624884

CELL FOR STORING A SET OF PRODUCTS IN WHICH AN AIR FLOW THROUGH THE SET OF PRODUCTS IS IMPLEMENTED AND WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFLATABLE SEALING DEVICE

4y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+18.9%)

2y 8m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 197 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.