Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/272,945

CHARGING METHOD FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, CHARGING/DISCHARGING METHOD, AND CHARGING SYSTEM FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Priority

Jan 29, 2021 — JP 2021-013723 +1 more

Examiner

ZHOU, ZIXUAN

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 616 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHOU, ZIXUAN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

473 granted / 616 resolved

+8.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

641

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

82.5%

+42.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 616 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 18, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 616 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.