Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/596,099

DEVICE CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Priority

Mar 15, 2023 — JP 2023-040605

Examiner

ANDERSON, AMARA

Art Unit

2831

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 72 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

62 granted / 72 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.3%

+47.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 72 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 05, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/095,518

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/331,541

Patent 12658631

SOCKET CONNECTOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/462,427

Patent 12658617

CONNECTOR, FRAME DEVICE, AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY METHOD

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/475,494

Patent 12658615

RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM THEREOF

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 9m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 72 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.