Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/703,540

ELECTROGRAPHIC TONERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2021056417

Examiner

EVANS, BOONE ALEXANDER

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

HP Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 236 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EVANS, BOONE ALEXANDER View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

154 granted / 236 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

250

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

56.5%

+16.5% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 236 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/039,908

Patent 12704796

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC INK COMPOSITIONS

3y 2m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/575,573

Patent 12693607

TWO-COMPONENT DEVELOPER

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/575,982

Patent 12693609

TWO-COMPONENT DEVELOPER

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/305,251

Patent 12687797

TONER

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

18/350,248

Patent 12687795

TONER

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 9m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 236 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.