Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/475,107

PARTICLE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 26, 2023

Priority

Mar 31, 2021 — JP 2021-061121 +2 more

Examiner

REUTHER, ARRIE L

Art Unit

1764

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 667 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REUTHER, ARRIE L View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 667 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

687

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 667 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 26, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+11.6%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 667 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.