Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/617,076

CONNECTOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING CONNECTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Priority

Apr 14, 2023 — JP 2023-066415

Examiner

NGUYEN, THANG H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 631 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, THANG H View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

535 granted / 631 resolved

+24.8% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

638

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

52.8%

+12.8% vs TC avg

§102

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

§112

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 631 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/262,017

Patent 12744343

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING BODY AND ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BOARD

3y 2m to grant Granted Sep 22, 2026

18/377,092

Patent 12725944

CONNECTING TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS

2y 11m to grant Granted Sep 01, 2026

18/372,378

Patent 12712306

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED TERMINALS

2y 10m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

17/447,386

Patent 12702164

ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEM HAVING A SLEEP MODE

4y 11m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/535,152

Patent 12700696

USB PLUG WITH SLIDING SLEEVE LOCKING MECHANISM AND REMOVABLE ELECTRONIC MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME

2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 631 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.