Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/692,969

PRESSURE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC WIRE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Priority

Oct 06, 2021 — JP PCT/JP2021/036963 +1 more

Examiner

DAVIS-HOLLINGTON, OCTAVIA L

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1128 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAVIS-HOLLINGTON, OCTAVIA L View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

962 granted / 1128 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1165

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

46.9%

+6.9% vs TC avg

§102

40.1%

+0.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1128 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+5.5%)

2y 5m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1128 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.