Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/287,902

Automatic Analyzer

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Priority

May 10, 2021 — JP 2021-079967 +1 more

Examiner

LYLE, SOPHIA YUAN

Art Unit

1796

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +58.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 147 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LYLE, SOPHIA YUAN View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

84 granted / 147 resolved

-7.9% vs TC avg

Strong +59% interview lift

Without

With

+58.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

195

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

77.4%

+37.4% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 147 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 23, 2023

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

16/963,324

Patent 12678791

Integrated Modular On-Chip Droplet Microfluidic Screening Platform

5y 12m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

16/384,129

Patent 12674800

Dual Indicator Light Pregnancy Testing Device

7y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/051,426

Patent 12668829

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PARTICLE CONCENTRATION IN A SAMPLE

5y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/200,238

Patent 12636409

AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TISSUE DEMINERALIZATION

1y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/334,576

Patent 12625081

SINGLE-USE CLINICAL SPECTROPHOTOMETER

4y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+58.6%)

3y 9m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 147 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.