Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/928,566

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Examiner

CARROLL, JEREMY W

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'OREAL

Assignee

L'Oréal S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 698 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARROLL, JEREMY W View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

523 granted / 698 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

730

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

73.4%

+33.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 698 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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DISPENSING ASSEMBLY AND CONTAINER SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/826,331

Patent 12662282

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/888,655

Patent 12663235

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12654196

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 698 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.