Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/581,588

MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SOLAR CELL, MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Priority

Apr 12, 2022 — JP 2022-065900 +2 more

Examiner

YUSHINA, GALINA G

Art Unit

2811

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1085 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YUSHINA, GALINA G View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

861 granted / 1085 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1115

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.3%

+32.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1085 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1085 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.