Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/709,985

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

VAZIRI, MASOUD

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

SHIBAURA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Assignee

Shibaura Electronics Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAZIRI, MASOUD View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allow Rate

94 granted / 135 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

162

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

55.5%

+15.5% vs TC avg

§102

26.1%

-13.9% vs TC avg

§112

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.