Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/492,275

INKJET INK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Priority

Oct 31, 2022 — JP 2022-174560

Examiner

DONAHUE, OLGA LUCIA

Art Unit

1763

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 119 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DONAHUE, OLGA LUCIA View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

89 granted / 119 resolved

+9.8% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

149

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 119 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 23, 2023

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+15.1%)

3y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 119 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.