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Last updated: May 29, 2026
Application No. 19/354,464

E-CIGARETTE PERSONAL VAPORIZER

Final Rejection
Filed
Oct 09, 2025
Priority
Feb 28, 2014 — GB 1403566.1 +28 more
Examiner
YAARY, ERIC
Art Unit
1755
Tech Center
1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering
Assignee
Ayr Ltd.
OA Round
2 (Final)
74%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
1y 11m
Est. Remaining
76%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 856 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average
74%
Career Allowance Rate
633 granted / 856 resolved
+8.9% vs TC avg
Minimal +3% lift
Without
With
+2.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 7m
Avg Prosecution
34 currently pending
Career history
902
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.3%
-39.7% vs TC avg
§103
81.2%
+41.2% vs TC avg
§102
1.3%
-38.7% vs TC avg
§112
3.1%
-36.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 856 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 09, 2025
Application Filed
Dec 19, 2025
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Mar 19, 2026
Response Filed
Apr 17, 2026
Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
74%
Grant Probability
76%
With Interview (+2.6%)
2y 7m (~1y 11m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 856 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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