Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/672,479

GATE VALVE AND DRIVING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 19, 2021 — JP 2021-188737 +1 more

Examiner

ROST, ANDREW J

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +20.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 833 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROST, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

544 granted / 833 resolved

-4.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

866

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 833 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 23, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 09, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+20.0%)

3y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 833 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.