Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/816,511

NOZZLE FOR DISPENSING ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 27, 2024

Priority

Sep 14, 2023 — provisional 63/582,606 +2 more

Examiner

PANCHOLI, VISHAL J

Art Unit

3754

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 940 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

686 granted / 940 resolved

+3.0% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

965

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 940 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 27, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/612,654

Patent 12679602

HOLLOW HAND-HELD STORAGE DEVICE FOR STORING ITEMS

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/711,124

Patent 12674700

METERING DEVICE FOR A MACHINE FOR MAKING A LIQUID PREPARATION

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/415,050

Patent 12654908

Portable Fluid Tank System with Angled Spill Face

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/609,644

Patent 12654186

APPARATUS FOR USE WITH MULTIPLE COUPLEABLE ACCESSORIES

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/294,731

Patent 12636664

TRIGGER SPRAYER VENTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

2y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 3m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 940 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.