Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/923,337

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICANT QUALITY CONTROL OF AN HVACR SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 22, 2024

Examiner

TRPISOVSKY, JOSEPH F

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Trane Technologies plc

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 752 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRPISOVSKY, JOSEPH F View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

526 granted / 752 resolved

At TC average

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

767

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 752 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 22, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 10m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 752 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.