Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/264,051

ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE AND POWER SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Priority

Feb 05, 2021 — JP 2021-017349 +2 more

Examiner

DIAO, M BAYE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1446 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DIAO, M BAYE View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1266 granted / 1446 resolved

+27.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1471

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

56.3%

+16.3% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

19.7%

-20.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1446 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 02, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+3.2%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1446 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.