Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/624,055

LEVER TYPE CONNECTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Priority

Apr 19, 2023 — JP 2023-068346

Examiner

PATEL, TULSIDAS C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Yazaki Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 39% of cases after interview

— +23.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 49 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, TULSIDAS C View full profile →

Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 49 resolved

-21.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

59.0%

+19.0% vs TC avg

§102

22.0%

-18.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 49 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 01, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/954,814

Patent 12648099

A SOCKET INCLUDING A HOUSING AND A PLURALITY OF CONTACTS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/404,876

Patent 12646895

PLUG CONNECTOR

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/559,884

Patent 12646875

COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR COUPLING A TERMINAL CONNECTOR TO A CIRCUIT BOARD ARRANGEMENT

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/354,899

Patent 12565163

HIGH VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION MODULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

2y 7m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/198,659

Patent 12555989

Modular Power and/or Data System

2y 9m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

62%

With Interview (+23.3%)

2y 7m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 49 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.