Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/637,912

WATER-SOLUBLE TACKINESS COMPOSITION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Priority

Apr 21, 2023 — FR 23 04041

Examiner

PLUMB, NIGEL H

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

— +1.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PLUMB, NIGEL H View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

620 granted / 684 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

705

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

64.1%

+24.1% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+1.2%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.