Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/691,717

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Priority

Sep 30, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021036347

Examiner

CHOI, ALICIA M

Art Unit

2117

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +28.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 362 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOI, ALICIA M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

287 granted / 362 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

385

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.4%

+38.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 362 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 13, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.6%)

2y 6m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 362 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.