Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/538,092

Disconnector or earthing switch

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Priority

Dec 16, 2022 — EU 22214242.4

Examiner

JIMENEZ, ANTHONY R

Art Unit

2831

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1089 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JIMENEZ, ANTHONY R View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

961 granted / 1089 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1112

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.2%

+31.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1089 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 16, 2025

Response Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+6.9%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1089 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.