Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/197,051

REMOVABLE CLOSURE FOR A CRYOGENIC TANK OF AN AIRCRAFT, CRYOGENIC TANK, AND AIRCRAFT

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 02, 2025

Priority

May 24, 2024 — EU 24177920.6

Examiner

THOMAS, KAREEN KAY

Art Unit

3736

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Airbus Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1341 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1031 granted / 1341 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1362

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

60.6%

+20.6% vs TC avg

§102

24.5%

-15.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1341 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 02, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12673801

SPRING PORTABLE DECORATIVE BOX AND FOLDABLE SUPPORTING COLUMN

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/400,493

Patent 12662306

SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PERISHABLE GOODS

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/585,627

Patent 12655058

COLD-END COATING FOR A GLASS CONTAINER

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/727,489

Patent 12649616

DOUBLE CONTAINER, METHOD FOR ATTACHING REFILL IN DOUBLE CONTAINER, AND CONNECTING PART

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/903,610

Patent 12643734

FLUID STORAGE TANK FOR FRACKING FLUIDS

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1341 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.