Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/917,305

Dispenser for a cord for sealing a threaded pipework

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 16, 2024

Priority

Apr 20, 2022 — EU 22169004.3 +1 more

Examiner

MCCULLOUGH, MICHAEL C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 800 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCULLOUGH, MICHAEL C View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

617 granted / 800 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

803

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

64.8%

+24.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

§112

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 800 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+6.1%)

2y 4m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 800 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.