Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/259,169

STATE PREDICTION SYSTEM, STATE PREDICTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 23, 2023

Priority

Dec 25, 2020 — JP 2020-215969 +1 more

Examiner

BUTLER, RODNEY ALLEN

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 986 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

870 granted / 986 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1019

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.5%

+29.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 986 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 23, 2023

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.2%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 986 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.