Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/148,274

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jan 20, 2023 — FR FR2300544 +1 more

Examiner

WOODHOUSE, SARAH ANN

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'OREAL

Assignee

L'Oréal S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 29% of cases after interview

— +67.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 198 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOODHOUSE, SARAH ANN View full profile →

Grants only 29% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

58 granted / 198 resolved

-30.7% vs TC avg

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+67.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

230

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.2%

+49.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 198 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/336,317

Patent 12660876

HAIR LOCKING TOOL CHARM

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/501,233

Patent 12642344

COMPACT COSMETIC CASE USING A FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/526,441

Patent 12628927

HAIR IRON

4y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/772,019

Patent 12604963

NAIL FORMS AND NAIL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

1y 9m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/141,458

Patent 12588746

COSMETIC APPLICATION DEVICE AND METHOD

2y 11m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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

29%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+67.1%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 198 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.