Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/287,351

ARC WELDED JOINT AND ARC WELDING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 18, 2023

Priority

Apr 28, 2021 — JP 2021-076654 +1 more

Examiner

PAIK, SANG YEOP

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

JFE Steel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +16.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1406 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

918 granted / 1406 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1444

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1406 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 18, 2023

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+16.6%)

3y 8m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1406 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.