Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/706,533

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Nov 12, 2021 — JP 2021-184701 +1 more

Examiner

PILCHER, JONATHAN L

Art Unit

1772

Tech Center

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +46.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PILCHER, JONATHAN L View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

380 granted / 597 resolved

+3.7% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

636

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

37.0%

-3.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

§112

32.5%

-7.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 597 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+46.1%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 597 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.