Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/504,222

POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL, METHOD OF PRODUCING POSITIVE ELECTRODE, METHOD OF PRODUCING POSITIVE ELECTRODE PLATE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING BATTERY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 08, 2023

Priority

May 28, 2021 — JP 2021-090615 +1 more

Examiner

CARRICO, ROBERT SCOTT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +32.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 616 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARRICO, ROBERT SCOTT View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

407 granted / 616 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

660

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

73.6%

+33.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 616 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2023

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.7%)

3y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 616 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.