Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/259,798

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CHARGING DEVICE, AND CHARGING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Priority

Jan 07, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021000377

Examiner

GRANT, ROBERT J

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 788 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRANT, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

602 granted / 788 resolved

+8.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

815

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

81.4%

+41.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 788 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 788 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.