Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/583,071

Acoustic Device

Final Rejection

Filed

Feb 21, 2024

Priority

Feb 22, 2023 — JP 2023-026459

Examiner

DIAZ, SABRINA

Art Unit

2693

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 540 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

399 granted / 540 resolved

+11.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

578

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

81.8%

+41.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 540 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 21, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 04, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+23.2%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 540 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.