Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/677,098

FILTER ADAPTABLE FOR USE IN AN HVAC SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

May 23, 2023 — CIP of 11/945,286 +1 more

Examiner

GITMAN, GABRIEL E

Art Unit

1772

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Groove Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 457 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GITMAN, GABRIEL E View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

348 granted / 457 resolved

+11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

472

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

55.3%

+15.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

34.7%

-5.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 457 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/144,706

Patent 12673288

ADSORBENT FILTER ASSEMBLY

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/928,706

Patent 12667143

MULTIFUNCTIONAL FILTER MATERIALS

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/260,294

Patent 12661603

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING WATER QUALITY OF DEHYDRATION TOWER IN PURIFIED TEREPHTHALIC ACID DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 457 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.