Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/710,391

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 20, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021047013

Examiner

LIETHEN, KURT PHILIP

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 438 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIETHEN, KURT PHILIP View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

347 granted / 438 resolved

+19.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

474

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 438 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+9.7%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 438 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.