Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/699,064

CLEANER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Priority

Oct 08, 2021 — JP 2021-166306 +1 more

Examiner

CHAUDHRI, OMAIR

Art Unit

1711

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +26.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 281 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAUDHRI, OMAIR View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

184 granted / 281 resolved

+0.5% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

333

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.6%

+47.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 281 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 05, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 01, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12606127

Lens Cleaning System

2y 0m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/762,241

Patent 12601102

CLOTHING PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING HEAT DISSIPATION SHEET

1y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/113,171

Patent 12594910

APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SENSOR

3y 1m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/404,183

Patent 12593954

DISHWASHER

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/690,157

Patent 12594583

SUBSTRATE CLEANING DEVICE, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND MAINTENANCE METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE CLEANING DEVICE

2y 1m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+26.1%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 281 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.