Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/400,375

FASTENING MEMBER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Priority

Sep 14, 2021 — continuation of PCTJP2021033768

Examiner

BATES, ZAKIYA W

Art Unit

3675

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1301 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BATES, ZAKIYA W View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1158 granted / 1301 resolved

+37.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1330

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

§102

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1301 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (-2.4%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1301 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.