Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/683,079

RETURN SPRING AND DISC BRAKE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

Priority

Sep 22, 2021 — JP 2021-154447 +1 more

Examiner

MORRIS, DAVID R.

Art Unit

3616

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 522 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORRIS, DAVID R. View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

427 granted / 522 resolved

+29.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

554

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

52.9%

+12.9% vs TC avg

§102

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

§112

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 522 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12669160

SPRING MEMBER

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/114,439

Patent 12663055

ELECTRICAL CONTROLLER FOR FORCE DAMPERS

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/225,478

Patent 12663048

CONNECTING SEAT FOR DISC BRAKE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/254,944

Patent 12663049

BRAKE DEVICE, INDUSTRIAL ROBOT AND METHOD

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/257,608

Patent 12655883

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEMS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 522 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.