Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/681,135

A PRODUCT FOR STORING AND DISPENSING CONSUMABLES FOR USE WITH AN AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Priority

Aug 04, 2021 — GB 2111252.9 +2 more

Examiner

MARTIN, JOHN MITCHELL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nicoventures Trading Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 51 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARTIN, JOHN MITCHELL View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 51 resolved

-38.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+5.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

111

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.8%

+58.8% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 51 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/782,789

Patent 12495828

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH MOVABLE PORTIONS

3y 6m to grant Granted Dec 16, 2025

17/606,540

Patent 12471627

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH MOVABLY ATTACHED MOUTHPIECE

4y 0m to grant Granted Nov 18, 2025

17/792,240

Patent 12396483

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH SENSORIAL MEDIA CARTRIDGE

3y 1m to grant Granted Aug 26, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

27%

With Interview (+5.0%)

3y 4m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 51 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.