Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/287,023

DETECTION METHOD, DETECTION SYSTEM AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 16, 2023

Priority

Apr 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021016362

Examiner

LANGHALS, RENEE C

Art Unit

1678

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +44.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 152 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANGHALS, RENEE C View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

89 granted / 152 resolved

-1.4% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

185

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 152 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 16, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Patent 12678143

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

16/771,958

Patent 12629210

MEDICAL TUBE POSITION CONFIRMATION SYSTEM

5y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/455,163

Patent 12575890

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING

4y 4m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/519,956

Patent 12564450

Configurable System and Method for Indicating Deviation from a Medical Device Placement Pathway

4y 3m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.0%)

3y 7m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 152 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.