Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/443,057

FERRITE SINTERED BODY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 15, 2024

Priority

Aug 17, 2021 — JP 2021-132840 +1 more

Examiner

WIESE, NOAH S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

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 1133 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WIESE, NOAH S View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

944 granted / 1133 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1172

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1133 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 15, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 10m to grant Granted Feb 06, 2024

17/588,310

Patent 11890358

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Patent 11884594

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (-2.4%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1133 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.