Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/684,255

NOVEL METHOD FOR REMOVING DEMULSIFIERS FROM A FEEDSTOCK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 16, 2024

Priority

Aug 24, 2021 — FI 20215885 +1 more

Examiner

GONZALEZ, MADELINE

Art Unit

1773

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Neste Oyj

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 816 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GONZALEZ, MADELINE View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

590 granted / 816 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

845

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

71.8%

+31.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 816 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 16, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+16.0%)

2y 11m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 816 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.