Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1745 1746 1791 4100
This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases
Alex B Efta is an examiner in Tech Center 4100 and Art Unit 1745. He has 763 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 59.6%. This 59.6% rate suggests a moderate environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 1096, which provides a timeline for the 763 resolved cases in this art unit.
The interview lift is 25.5%. This 25.5% lift indicates that interviews are a highly effective tool for increasing the likelihood of allowance. In Art Unit 1745, the 59.6% allowance rate and the 1096 median days to allowance provide a clear framework for expectations. The 25.5% lift is a key factor for practitioners to consider.
With 763 resolved cases, the data for Tech Center 4100 is well-defined. The 59.6% allowance rate and the 1096-day median timeline suggest a consistent approach by the examiner. The 25.5% interview lift highlights the value of direct communication. These metrics offer a solid basis for planning a prosecution strategy that leverages interviews to achieve a positive outcome.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18709257 | AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE AEROSOL STREAM CONCENTRATION | Non-Final OA | NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED |
| 18467873 | ELECTRONIC AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM AND METHOD | Final Rejection | NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED |
| 18550613 | A COMPONENT FOR AN ARTICLE FOR USE IN AN AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM | Final Rejection | Nicoventures Trading Limited |
| 18550605 | A COMPONENT FOR AN ARTICLE FOR USE IN AN AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM | Final Rejection | Nicoventures Trading Limited |
| 18254510 | ELECTRONIC AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM | Final Rejection | NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED |
| 18248318 | AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE | Non-Final OA | Nicoventures Trading Limited |
| 18002938 | USER FEEDBACK SYSTEM AND METHOD | Non-Final OA | NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED |
| 17754941 | ELECTRONIC AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM AND METHOD | Final Rejection | NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED |
| 18577574 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH INDUCTIVE HEATING ARRANGEMENT | Non-Final OA | Philip Morris Products S.A. |
| 18575406 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH RESISTANCE-TO-DRAW MODIFYING ELEMENT | Non-Final OA | Philip Morris Products S.A. |
| 18573135 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE | Non-Final OA | Philip Morris Products S.A. |
| 18567670 | AEROSOL-FORMING SUBSTRATE WITH EXPANDED GRAPHITE | Final Rejection | PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A. |
| 18003015 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK OF PROGRESS THROUGH A USAGE SESSION | Final Rejection | Philip Morris Products S.A. |
| 17924724 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING AN INHALER ARTICLE | Non-Final OA | PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A. |
| 18029774 | TAPE APPLICATOR AND METHOD OF USING TAPE APPLICATOR | Non-Final OA | 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY |
| 18679465 | TOBACCO MATERIAL, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND TOBACCO PRODUCT | Non-Final OA | Japan Tobacco Inc. |
| 18591639 | INHALATION DEVICE, BASE MATERIAL, AND CONTROL METHOD | Non-Final OA | JAPAN TOBACCO INC. |
| 18522249 | INHALATION DEVICE, SUBSTRATE, AND CONTROL METHOD | Non-Final OA | Japan Tobacco Inc. |
| 18478550 | HEAT-NOT-BURN FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE AND HEAT-NOT-BURN FLAVOR INHALATION PRODUCT | Final Rejection | JAPAN TOBACCO INC. |
| 18609808 | Non Thermal Aerosol Generating Device with Learning Mode | Non-Final OA | JT International SA |
| 18560012 | Aerosol Generating Device Comprising a Cup-Shaped Heating Chamber Defining an Open End and a Sealed End | Final Rejection | JT International SA |
| 17507274 | Aerosol Generating Device And Capsule | Non-Final OA | JT International S.A. |
| 18569428 | AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING THERMAL INSULATOR | Final Rejection | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18567627 | HEATING STRUCTURE AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME | Non-Final OA | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18548824 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF | Non-Final OA | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18279511 | TOBACCO MATERIAL COMPRISING NATURAL FLAVOR MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME | Non-Final OA | KT&G CORPORATION |
| 18161244 | Mass Output Controlled Vaporizer | Non-Final OA | JUUL Labs, Inc. |
| 18357072 | CERAMIC SUBSTRATE, CERAMIC HEATING BODY, AND ELECTRONIC VAPORIZATION DEVICE | Non-Final OA | SHENZHEN SMOORE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
| 17755932 | AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF | Non-Final OA | SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
| 18573280 | AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM | Final Rejection | IMPERIAL TOBACCO LIMITED |
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