Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/718,877

CLEANING FORMULATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCT/CN2021/137779

Examiner

ELHILO, EISA B

Art Unit

1761

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Dow Global Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1449 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELHILO, EISA B View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1205 granted / 1449 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1468

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

61.3%

+21.3% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1449 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 12, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.0%)

1y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1449 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.