Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/974,310

LAVATORY ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 09, 2024

Priority

Jan 30, 2023 — divisional of 18/161,607

Examiner

DANGOL, ASHESH

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +48.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +48.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 218 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANGOL, ASHESH View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

151 granted / 218 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Strong +48% interview lift

Without

With

+48.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

259

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

92.2%

+52.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 218 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 22, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Oct 28, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/874,981

Patent 12637224

MULTI-DRIVE UNIT POWERPLANT FOR AN AIRCRAFT

3y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/710,874

Patent 12623776

Free Wing Multirotor Transitional S/VTOL Aircraft

4y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/597,213

Patent 12606072

CUP HOLDER FOR ARMREST OF VEHICLE

2y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/239,711

Patent 12600469

PROPULSOR EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM

2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/668,198

Patent 12600472

SEAPLANE WITH ATTACHABLE FLOAT FRAME COMPRISING AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS

1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.1%)

2y 7m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 218 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.