Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/260,610

STORAGE BATTERY CONTROL DEVICE AND STORAGE BATTERY CONTROL METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 06, 2023

Priority

Jan 07, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021000356

Examiner

MARSHALL, CHRISTLE I

Art Unit

2876

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 803 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MARSHALL, CHRISTLE I View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

642 granted / 803 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

814

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

52.4%

+12.4% vs TC avg

§102

22.8%

-17.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 803 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 06, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 803 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.