Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/383,560

GRIPPING MECHANISM AND END EFFECTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 25, 2023

Priority

Apr 28, 2021 — JP 2021-076368 +1 more

Examiner

QURESHI, REHMAN AHMED

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 3 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

QURESHI, REHMAN AHMED View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 3 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 3 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 25, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/141,420

Patent 12673433

ANGLE-ROTATABLE FIXTURE DEVICE FOR NEEDLES

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/984,530

Patent 12623361

GRIPPER HEAD APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING COMPONENTS

3y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 2 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

3y 6m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 3 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.