Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/715,612

WRAPPER FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Priority

Dec 02, 2021 — EU 21212028.1 +1 more

Examiner

DAKKAK, JIHAD

Art Unit

3781

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Ontex Group NV

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 48% of cases after interview

— +46.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 68 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAKKAK, JIHAD View full profile →

Grants 48% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

33 granted / 68 resolved

-21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

106

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 68 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 22, 2025

17/223,890

Patent 12350193

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4y 3m to grant Granted Jul 08, 2025

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Patent 12350464

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1y 3m to grant Granted Jul 08, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

48%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+46.0%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 68 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.