Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/668,767

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2024

Priority

May 25, 2023 — JP 2023-085983

Examiner

NORTON, JENNIFER L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 610 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NORTON, JENNIFER L View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

304 granted / 610 resolved

-10.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§103

71.8%

+31.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 610 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

52%

With Interview (+2.1%)

3y 7m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 610 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.