Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 17/641,538

PLASMA PROCESSING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 08, 2023

Priority

Feb 08, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021004592

Examiner

DANIELS, MATTHEW J

Art Unit

1742

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +25.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 721 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANIELS, MATTHEW J View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

501 granted / 721 resolved

+4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

771

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 721 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 08, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+25.4%)

3y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 721 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.