Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/889,756

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 28, 2023 — EU 23200509.0

Examiner

O'HARA, BRIAN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Airbus Operations GmbH

Assignee

Airbus Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +20.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 598 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

O'HARA, BRIAN M View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

450 granted / 598 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

611

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 598 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/115,220

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/489,487

Patent 12654860

BARRIER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FLIGHT DECK OF AN AIRCRAFT

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/769,034

Patent 12643652

ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CONNECTING ELEMENT AND AT LEAST TWO CONTACT SURFACES PROVIDED WITH ASPERITIES, AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH ASSEMBLY

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+20.3%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 598 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.