Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/759,942

Films and Their Use in Home Care Compositions

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 30, 2024

Priority

Jun 30, 2023 — provisional 63/524,367

Examiner

DOUYON, LORNA M

Art Unit

1761

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Colgate-Palmolive Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +71.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 988 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOUYON, LORNA M View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

564 granted / 988 resolved

-7.9% vs TC avg

Strong +72% interview lift

Without

With

+71.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

1028

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

74.6%

+34.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 988 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+71.7%)

2y 10m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 988 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.