Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/188,760

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

ISMAIL, MAHMOUD S

Art Unit

3662

Tech Center

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 781 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISMAIL, MAHMOUD S View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allow Rate

692 granted / 781 resolved

+28.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

817

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§103

43.8%

+3.8% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 781 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.5%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 781 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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