Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/446,904

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Mar 12, 2021 — EU 21020140 +1 more

Examiner

COHEN, BRIAN W

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l’Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude

Assignee

L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 54% of cases after interview

— +47.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 640 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COHEN, BRIAN W View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

348 granted / 640 resolved

-5.6% vs TC avg

Strong +48% interview lift

Without

With

+47.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

667

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.0%

+50.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 640 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12658334

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/537,279

Patent 12644194

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12637644

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6y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/029,816

Patent 12637781

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3y 1m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+47.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 640 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.