Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/704,609

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Oct 27, 2021 — JP 2021-175897 +1 more

Examiner

TOOHEY, RICHARD ORLANDO

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

RIKEN

Assignee

Riken

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 63 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TOOHEY, RICHARD ORLANDO View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

53 granted / 63 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 63 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 63 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.