Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/685,860

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Aug 31, 2021 — JP 2021-141210 +1 more

Examiner

VAN BUREN, LAUREN K

Art Unit

1638

Tech Center

Public University Corporation Yokohama City University

Assignee

Public University Corporation Yokohama City University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 39% of cases after interview

— +57.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 416 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAN BUREN, LAUREN K View full profile →

Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

163 granted / 416 resolved

-20.8% vs TC avg

Strong +58% interview lift

Without

With

+57.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

470

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 416 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+57.8%)

4y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 416 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.