Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/058,827

ENDOSCOPE PROCESSOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2022

Priority

May 28, 2020 — JP 2020-093057 +1 more

Examiner

CHATLY, AMIT

Art Unit

1685

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 500 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHATLY, AMIT View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

340 granted / 500 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

516

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 500 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2022

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+13.7%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 500 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.