Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/273,423

METHOD FOR CHARGING NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, CHARGING/DISCHARGING METHOD, AND CHARGING SYSTEM FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Priority

Jan 29, 2021 — JP 2021-013753 +1 more

Examiner

HENZE, DAVID V

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +23.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 714 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HENZE, DAVID V View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

503 granted / 714 resolved

+2.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

756

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 714 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 20, 2023

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/030,466

Patent 12654575

CHARGING DEVICE FOR PERSONAL MOBILITY MEANS

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/835,263

Patent 12649379

Apparatus for Controlling Vehicle, Method for Controlling Charging of Vehicle, and System for Charging Vehicle

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/102,340

Patent 12649381

CHARGING CONTROL DEVICE AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/945,084

Patent 12643426

POWER SYSTEM APPARATUS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+23.5%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 714 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.