Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/454,072

PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT AND ACTUATOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Priority

Sep 30, 2022 — JP 2022-158868

Examiner

PHAM, EMILY P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 853 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

746 granted / 853 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

863

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

59.6%

+19.6% vs TC avg

§102

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 853 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 23, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12672484

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.4%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 853 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.