Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/423,473

DETECTOR AND DETECTION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Feb 08, 2023 — JP 2023-017435

Examiner

OJEH, NDUKA E

Art Unit

2892

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 798 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

715 granted / 798 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

810

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 798 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/919,823

Patent 12672470

DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/416,460

Patent 12672287

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12666844

DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (-2.2%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 798 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.