Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/996,698

VALVE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2025

Priority

Jul 19, 2022 — CN 202210849492.6 +1 more

Examiner

CAHILL, JESSICA MARIE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Johnson Controls Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +23.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 816 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAHILL, JESSICA MARIE View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

639 granted / 816 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

846

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

69.7%

+29.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 816 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12650122

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.0%)

2y 4m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 816 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.