Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/264,107

BURNER WITH IMAGING DEVICE, ELECTRIC FURNACE PROVIDED WITH SAID BURNER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLTEN IRON USING SAID ELECTRIC FURNACE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 03, 2023

Priority

Feb 10, 2021 — JP 2021-019724 +1 more

Examiner

HUNTER, JOHN S

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

JFE Steel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 370 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUNTER, JOHN S View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

306 granted / 370 resolved

+12.7% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

395

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

68.4%

+28.4% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 370 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 03, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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FAST RESPONSE ROTOR SYSTEM

4y 7m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.2%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 370 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.