Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/035,800

GLASS MATERIAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2023

Examiner

UTECH, BENJAMIN L

Art Unit

6212

Tech Center

6200

Assignee

Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -100.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 7 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

UTECH, BENJAMIN L View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allow Rate

7 granted / 7 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -100% lift

Without

With

+-100.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

41.3%

+1.3% vs TC avg

§102

32.6%

-7.4% vs TC avg

§112

26.1%

-13.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 7 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

With Interview (-100.0%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 7 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.