Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/908,053

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

GAMBETTA, KELLY M

Art Unit

1718

Tech Center

L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude

Assignee

L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +32.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 937 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GAMBETTA, KELLY M View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

675 granted / 937 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

986

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 937 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.9%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 937 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.