Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/308,005

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 23, 2024 — provisional 63/686,310

Examiner

VOLZ, ELIZABETH J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Assignee

Graphic Packaging International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +18.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1095 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VOLZ, ELIZABETH J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

731 granted / 1095 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

1148

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

66.5%

+26.5% vs TC avg

§102

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1095 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/905,244

Patent 12667212

ADJUSTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/170,779

Patent 12663116

TANK WITH AN INTEGRAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TO WHICH VARIOUS EQUIPMENT UNITS ARE CONNECTED AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAID TANK

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/397,958

Patent 12654927

COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CONTAINER ASSEMBLY

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/119,244

Patent 12643705

COLLAPSIBLE AND REBOUNDABLE BLOW-MOLDED BOTTLE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/811,707

Patent 12630358

WASTE CONTAINERS WITH UNIVERSAL BAG RECEPTACLE

1y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+18.7%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1095 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.