Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,970

Tilt Sensor and Detecting System

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021042800

Examiner

MACCHIAROLO, PETER J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 273 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MACCHIAROLO, PETER J View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

192 granted / 273 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

278

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

§112

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 273 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+10.4%)

3y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 273 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.