Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/904,570

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

DOYLE, BRANDI M

Art Unit

1771

Tech Center

JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd.

Assignee

JGC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 63% grant rate with +11.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 485 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOYLE, BRANDI M View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

304 granted / 485 resolved

+2.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

508

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

84.2%

+44.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 485 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 02, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 02, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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5y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/584,896

Patent 12637626

PROCESS FOR MIXING DILUTION STEAM WITH LIQUID HYDROCARBONS BEFORE STEAM CRACKING

2y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/610,911

Patent 12630773

PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR HYDROTREATING A FEED STREAM COMPRISING A BIORENEWABLE FEEDSTOCK WITH ELECTRIC HEATERS

2y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/144,790

Patent 12624296

PROCESS FOR REGENERATING CATALYST FROM A FLUIDIZED CATALYTIC PROCESS AT HIGH PRESSURE

3y 0m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/439,417

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PROCESSES FOR UPGRADING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK

2y 3m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

74%

With Interview (+11.7%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 485 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.