Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/887,439

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

DUKE, EMMANUEL E

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P.

Assignee

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L P

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +27.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1147 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUKE, EMMANUEL E View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

787 granted / 1147 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1173

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

80.0%

+40.0% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1147 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/426,430

Patent 12656049

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/413,004

Patent 12635707

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2y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/028,867

Patent 12614784

COOLING DEVICE FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

3y 1m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+27.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1147 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.