Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/901,543

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Examiner

STOKLOSA, JOSEPH A

Art Unit

Tech Center

SharkNinja Operating LLC

Assignee

Sharkninja Operating LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +18.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 392 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOKLOSA, JOSEPH A View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

250 granted / 392 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

411

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 392 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 10, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/539,384

Patent 12629083

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4y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/002,708

Patent 12622807

AURICLE HEATING DEVICE

3y 4m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/023,267

Patent 12575964

COLD AND HOT PACK FOR BREAST THERAPY FOR PREGNANT WOMAN

3y 0m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+18.9%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 392 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.