Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/707,942

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jan 18, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022001640

Examiner

CHIN, JAMES BRIAN

Art Unit

3656

Tech Center

FANUC CORPORATION

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 8 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHIN, JAMES BRIAN View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

8 granted / 8 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.4%

+45.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 8 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 8 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.