Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/360,271

CIRCUIT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Priority

Jul 29, 2022 — JP 2022-121300 +1 more

Examiner

TRAIL, ALLYSON NEEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1246 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAIL, ALLYSON NEEL View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1103 granted / 1246 resolved

+28.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1260

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1246 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 27, 2023

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

19/087,372

Patent 12682201

SMART CARD INLAY ELEMENT

1y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/640,630

Patent 12669314

MEMORY-TYPE MECHANICAL TOY TARGET

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/225,198

Patent 12670354

RFID SWITCH TAG

1y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/777,070

Patent 12664393

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SMART CARD INLAY, SMART CARD INLAY AND SMART CARD

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/822,767

Patent 12657423

READING DEVICE

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+7.0%)

1y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1246 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.