Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/704,456

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

LAWLER, JOHN VINCENT

Art Unit

1787

Tech Center

KYOCERA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kyocera Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +43.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 330 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAWLER, JOHN VINCENT View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

183 granted / 330 resolved

-4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+43.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

363

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

62.5%

+22.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 330 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/548,555

Patent 12577412

CORROSION INHIBITING COATING COMPOSITIONS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/578,945

Patent 12577447

Two-Component Polyurethane Adhesive Composition for Film Lamination

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

18/021,214

Patent 12570774

CYCLOOLEFIN RESIN CURED PRODUCT HAVING OXYGEN BARRIER PROPERTIES

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

18/365,022

Patent 12564860

COATING PROCESS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

18/020,513

Patent 12559651

Buffer Film

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+43.3%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 330 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.