Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/691,813

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

May 23, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023019040

Examiner

LUQUE, RENAN

Art Unit

2896

Tech Center

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

Assignee

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 539 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

420 granted / 539 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

550

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

76.9%

+36.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 539 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 539 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.