Last updated: August 15, 2026

Application No. 18/898,155

ROTARY PUMP FOR CONVEYING PROCESS FLUID

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 26, 2024

Priority

Oct 24, 2023 — EU 23202740.9

Examiner

PETERS, BRIAN O

Art Unit

3711

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Sulzer Management AG

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 635 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PETERS, BRIAN O View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

463 granted / 635 resolved

+2.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

664

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

47.2%

+7.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.8%

-11.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 635 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 28, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 10, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Feb 25, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 09, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 27, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12703474

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2y 10m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/524,238

Patent 12702908

Disc Golf Disc Holder

2y 8m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/254,581

Patent 12692870

VACUUM PUMP

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/467,333

Patent 12691344

PADDED LACROSSE STICK

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/491,067

Patent 12693100

AIRSOFT PELLET COLLECTOR

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 635 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.