Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/878,137

ELECTRIC SHAVER WITH ROTATABLE EXTERNAL CUTTING MEMBER HAVING ADJUSTABLE ROTATIONAL SPEED

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Priority

Jun 23, 2022 — EU 22180662.3 +1 more

Examiner

FLORES SANCHEZ, OMAR

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1727 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FLORES SANCHEZ, OMAR View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1275 granted / 1727 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1740

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

54.6%

+14.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1727 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12669793

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/428,611

Patent 12667931

POWER TOOL

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/628,615

Patent 12667933

Evolutionary Compensation Method for Spindle Rotation Error of Computer Numerical Control Grinding Machine Based on Timing In-Situ Measurement

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/657,381

Patent 12667987

POCKETKNIFE WITH ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/445,949

Patent 12654342

Reusable Gift Tag with Safety Cutter

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+14.4%)

2y 10m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1727 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.