Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/705,610

AUTOMATIC ANALYZER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Priority

Dec 24, 2021 — JP 2021-210654 +1 more

Examiner

EYASSU, MARRIT

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 565 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

414 granted / 565 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

591

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

90.0%

+50.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 565 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 10m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 565 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.