Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/244,956

FUEL CELL SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2023

Priority

Sep 15, 2022 — JP 2022-146658

Examiner

RHEE, JANE J

Art Unit

1724

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1127 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RHEE, JANE J View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

969 granted / 1127 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1150

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1127 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+12.4%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1127 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.