Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/754,634

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Examiner

MCKENZIE, THOMAS B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Assignee

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +22.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 981 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCKENZIE, THOMAS B View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

566 granted / 981 resolved

-2.3% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

70 currently pending

Career history

1060

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

79.1%

+39.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 981 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12644614

HUMIDIFICATION ASSEMBLY AND HUMIDIFIER

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12638198

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2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Patent 12629613

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3y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+22.2%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 981 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.