Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/233,001

VEHICLE AND HEAT EXCHANGE PLATE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 11, 2023

Priority

Feb 19, 2021 — JP 2021-025622 +3 more

Examiner

SUN, MICHAEL Y

Art Unit

1728

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +26.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 531 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUN, MICHAEL Y View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

300 granted / 531 resolved

-8.5% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

585

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 531 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 11, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+26.4%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 531 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.