Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/175,331

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jul 07, 2021 — EU 21184365.1 +5 more

Examiner

DEZENDORF, MORGAN FAITH

Art Unit

Tech Center

PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.

Assignee

Philip Morris International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 25% of cases after interview

— +44.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 24 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEZENDORF, MORGAN FAITH View full profile →

Grants only 25% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

6 granted / 24 resolved

-35.0% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

89.3%

+49.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 24 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/911,904

Patent 12616240

DOUBLE-LAYER SEAMLESS CAPSULE CONTAINING WATER-SOLUBLE COMPOSITION

3y 7m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/137,208

Patent 12599171

MULTI-PORTION VAPING DEVICE

2y 12m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/000,114

Patent 12575606

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING A CARTRIDGE

3y 3m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/088,028

Patent 12532920

ELECTRONIC VAPORIZATION DEVICE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

18/080,507

Patent 12514292

ELECTRONIC VAPORIZATION DEVICE AND VAPORIZER AND HEATING COMPONENT THEREOF

3y 0m to grant Granted Jan 06, 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

25%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (+44.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 24 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.