Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/900,369

JET FLOW EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 27, 2024

Priority

Oct 02, 2023 — JP 2023-171697

Examiner

MARTIN, ELIZABETH J

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 947 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARTIN, ELIZABETH J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

747 granted / 947 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

968

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

77.9%

+37.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§112

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 947 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 27, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/539,189

Patent 12680735

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HEATING AND COOLING CYCLE WITH ISOCHORIC HEATING

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/539,594

Patent 12680748

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE CONTAINING A RETAINING DEVICE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/664,599

Patent 12674610

Quiet Icemaker and Dispenser

4y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/615,979

Patent 12673533

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/796,559

Patent 12669276

MOBILE COOLING BOX WITH ICE MAKER

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 947 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.