Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/519,561

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PROTON CONDUCTING MEMBRANE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 27, 2023

Priority

Jun 22, 2021 — JP 2021-103216 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, RIP A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Denso Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1363 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1137 granted / 1363 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1391

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

46.3%

+6.3% vs TC avg

§102

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1363 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 27, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-4.2%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1363 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.