Last updated: August 02, 2026

Application No. 18/984,121

Light Imaging for Tube Sideseam Inspection

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 17, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2023 — provisional 63/616,757

Examiner

RIZVI, AKBAR HASSAN

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Colgate-Palmolive Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 112 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

98 granted / 112 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

122

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

88.4%

+48.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 112 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 5m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 112 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.