Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/845,354

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

GRANO, ERNESTO ARTURIO

Art Unit

3735

Tech Center

LUXOTTICA S.R.L

Assignee

LUXOTTICA S.R.L.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +25.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 967 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

587 granted / 967 resolved

+0.7% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

995

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

48.9%

+8.9% vs TC avg

§102

26.6%

-13.4% vs TC avg

§112

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 967 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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REUSABLE PLASTICS CONTAINER

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

15/441,771

Patent 12540710

DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR HOLDING COMPRESSED MEDICAL GAS

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

18/885,549

Patent 12521865

TOOLSET ORGANIZER

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

18/408,507

Patent 12516778

GAS CANISTERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

18/121,789

Patent 12509283

CAP OF A PACKAGE SUITABLE FOR STORING PERSONAL HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS

2y 5m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+25.6%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 967 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.