Last updated: August 02, 2026

Application No. 18/443,341

FLUID DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 16, 2024

Priority

Feb 17, 2023 — JP 2023-023227

Examiner

NORRIS, CLAIRE A

Art Unit

1779

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +28.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 845 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NORRIS, CLAIRE A View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

555 granted / 845 resolved

+0.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

57 currently pending

Career history

882

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

81.8%

+41.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 845 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+28.1%)

2y 10m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 845 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.