Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/669,862

ELECTRON BEAM DEVICE INCLUDING SCHOTTKY EMITTER AND METHOD OF OPERATING SCHOTTKY EMITTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Jul 14, 2023 — JP 2023-115863

Examiner

STOFFA, WYATT A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +23.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1029 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOFFA, WYATT A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

819 granted / 1029 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

61 currently pending

Career history

1109

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.6%

+20.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1029 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.0%)

2y 3m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1029 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.