Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/959,232

SEALING UNIT, CONTAINER AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SEALING UNIT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Examiner

WALCZAK, DAVID J

Art Unit

3754

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Glenroy Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1757 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALCZAK, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1303 granted / 1757 resolved

+4.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1757 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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A CONNECTOR FOR A FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/694,389

Patent 12677985

AN OUTLET NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRINK DISPENSING APPARATUS

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/792,191

Patent 12668438

DROP-DOWN DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/861,929

Patent 12662366

MAIN VALVE INSERT FOR A TAP VALVE

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1757 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.