Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/703,921

GUIDING DEVICE, GUIDING METHOD, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, OBJECT MANUFACTURING FACILITY, MEASURING METHOD, OBJECT MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND OBJECT QUALITY CONTROL METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 12, 2021 — JP 2021-185159 +2 more

Examiner

HANCOCK, DIANA ROBERT

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

JFE Steel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 657 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANCOCK, DIANA ROBERT View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

534 granted / 657 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

667

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.8%

+29.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 657 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+6.0%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 657 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.