Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/868,445

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

May 04, 2023 — EU 23171675.4 +2 more

Examiner

PIZIALI, ANDREW T

Art Unit

Tech Center

APT ASIA PACIFIC PTY. LTD.

Assignee

Apt Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 28% of cases after interview

— +27.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 755 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PIZIALI, ANDREW T View full profile →

Grants only 28% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

215 granted / 755 resolved

-31.5% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

825

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.1%

+56.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 755 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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4y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Durable Water-Repellent Treatment for Synthetics and Natural Fibers

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/790,266

Patent 12662757

THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE SELF-CRIMPING CONJUGATE FIBER AND FABRIC

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/456,289

Patent 12655232

DEVICE FOR PRETREATING REFINED COTTON AND METHOD OF USE OF SAME

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/780,811

Patent 12657623

DYEING ABSORBANCE SPECTRA PREDICTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXED DYE

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

28%

Grant Probability

56%

With Interview (+27.2%)

4y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 755 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.