Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/708,038

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

SINCLAIR, DAVID M

Art Unit

2848

Tech Center

KYOCERA CORPORATION

Assignee

Kyocera Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1234 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SINCLAIR, DAVID M View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allow Rate

835 granted / 1234 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1275

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

49.7%

+9.7% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1234 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+19.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1234 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.