Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/986,072

APPARATUS FOR TRANSMISSION OF MULTIPLE DISTINCT ODORS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 18, 2024

Priority

Jan 26, 2024 — continuation of 18/423,755

Examiner

SARANTAKOS, KAYLA ROSE

Art Unit

1799

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Science Lab 3 Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 34% of cases after interview

— +54.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 79 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SARANTAKOS, KAYLA ROSE View full profile →

Grants only 34% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

27 granted / 79 resolved

-30.8% vs TC avg

Strong +55% interview lift

Without

With

+54.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

108

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

92.0%

+52.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 79 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 18, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/368,914

Patent 12678523

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISINFECTION

5y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/895,408

Patent 12674592

AIR CLEANER

3y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/228,144

Patent 12667809

AIR PURIFIER WITH AIR TREATMENT BASKET

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/137,196

Patent 12629440

STERILIZATION APPARATUS

3y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/359,302

Patent 12622990

STERILIZATION OF TESTING EQUIPMENT

4y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

34%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+54.7%)

3y 7m (~2y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 79 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.