Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 18/793,308

CLEANING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 02, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2023 — CN 202310967783X

Examiner

JENNINGS, MICHAEL DEANGILO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1108 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JENNINGS, MICHAEL DEANGILO View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

863 granted / 1108 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

1128

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

36.4%

-3.6% vs TC avg

§102

31.5%

-8.5% vs TC avg

§112

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1108 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 02, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/087,525

Patent 12703012

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PET HAIR REMOVAL

3y 7m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/287,460

Patent 12702263

CLEANING APPARATUS

2y 9m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/401,991

Patent 12697004

CLEANER

2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/248,207

Patent 12690741

FLOOR CLEANER

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/371,914

Patent 12690940

SURGICAL CLEANING TOOL, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 5m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1108 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.