Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/575,803

AUTOMATIC ANALYZER AND TILT ADJUSTMENT METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Priority

Jul 20, 2021 — JP 2021-119196 +2 more

Examiner

WHITE, DENNIS MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +48.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 831 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITE, DENNIS MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

480 granted / 831 resolved

-2.2% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+48.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

845

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.7%

+38.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 831 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.7%)

3y 0m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 831 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.