Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/600,011

LEVER CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Priority

Mar 22, 2023 — JP 2023-045950

Examiner

LE, THANH TAM T

Art Unit

2831

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1427 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LE, THANH TAM T View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1233 granted / 1427 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1458

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

52.9%

+12.9% vs TC avg

§102

34.1%

-5.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1427 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/983,022

Patent 12665367

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/461,194

Patent 12665350

Electromagnetic Electrical Connector System

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/203,815

Patent 12658641

Lever and Header Gear Tooth Engagement to Prevent Premature Connector Mating

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/228,259

Patent 12658643

FIRST CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH UNLOCKING SLIDER

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/368,398

Patent 12651864

Magnetically Coupled Circuits

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.8%)

1y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1427 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.