Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/450,297

SOLID ELECTROLYTE, ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, ELECTROLYTE LAYER, AND SECONDARY BATTERY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 15, 2023

Priority

Feb 25, 2021 — JP 2021-028807 +4 more

Examiner

OHARA, BRIAN R

Art Unit

1724

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 559 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OHARA, BRIAN R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

443 granted / 559 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

591

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.4%

+47.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 559 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 15, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/031,704

Patent 12683254

Pouch-Shaped Battery Cell Having Safety Element Provided Between Electrode Lead and Lead Film

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/326,280

Patent 12683234

POWER STORAGE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/040,155

Patent 12676380

BATTERY PACK

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/332,142

Patent 12676316

NEGATIVE ELECTRODE PLATE, BATTERY CELL, AND BATTERY

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+9.2%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 559 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.