Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/706,077

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

SMITH, MAURICE C

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

Assignee

Hamamatsu Photonics K K

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 706 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, MAURICE C View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

596 granted / 706 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

737

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

47.3%

+7.3% vs TC avg

§102

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

§112

30.2%

-9.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 706 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (-4.5%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 706 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.