Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/691,713

ABNORMALITY DETECTION APPARATUS AND ABNORMALITY DETECTION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Priority

Feb 21, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023006212

Examiner

JARRETT, RYAN A

Art Unit

2815

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 874 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JARRETT, RYAN A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

706 granted / 874 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

893

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

50.3%

+10.3% vs TC avg

§102

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 874 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+7.0%)

2y 10m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 874 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.