Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/674,756

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 04, 2010 — JP 2010-129134 +12 more

Examiner

GANGLE, BRIAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

The University of Tokyo

Assignee

The University of Tokyo

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 948 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GANGLE, BRIAN J View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

726 granted / 948 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

983

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

28.3%

-11.7% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

33.4%

-6.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 948 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 948 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.