Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/693,099

OPTICAL CONNECTOR CONNECTION STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Priority

Sep 28, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021035657

Examiner

RAHLL, JERRY T

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1243 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAHLL, JERRY T View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1115 granted / 1243 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1271

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

73.2%

+33.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1243 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.4%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1243 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.