Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/705,670

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — IN 202121049770 +1 more

Examiner

CAROC, LHEIREN MAE ANGLO

Art Unit

2831

Tech Center

Hitachi Energy Ltd

Assignee

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1004 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAROC, LHEIREN MAE ANGLO View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

782 granted / 1004 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1033

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

64.7%

+24.7% vs TC avg

§102

26.0%

-14.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1004 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1004 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.