Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/750,054

System for storing liquids

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Priority

Jul 07, 2023 — DE 102023118047.9

Examiner

WALSH, RYAN D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. Kgaa

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1038 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALSH, RYAN D View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

902 granted / 1038 resolved

+26.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1062

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

60.4%

+20.4% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1038 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 21, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+5.2%)

2y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1038 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.