Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/695,255

NON-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Priority

Nov 02, 2021 — JP 2021-179432 +1 more

Examiner

LIANG, ANTHONY M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

JFE Steel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 675 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIANG, ANTHONY M View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 675 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

704

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

58.4%

+18.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 675 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+9.7%)

2y 11m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 675 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.