Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/404,600

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

VOLZ, ELIZABETH J

Art Unit

3733

Tech Center

CO2Pac Limited

Assignee

Co2Pac Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1082 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VOLZ, ELIZABETH J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

722 granted / 1082 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

60 currently pending

Career history

1142

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

41.4%

+1.4% vs TC avg

§102

32.8%

-7.2% vs TC avg

§112

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1082 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+18.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1082 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.