Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/932,307

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Examiner

KIRSCH, ANDREW THOMAS

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'Oreal

Assignee

L'Oréal S.A.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +34.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 966 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

488 granted / 966 resolved

-9.5% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

1017

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.4%

+43.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 966 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 09, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12559283

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3y 11m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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RECLOSABLE DISPOSABLE LID

2y 8m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+34.9%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 966 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.