Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/711,398

MONITORING AND CONTROLLING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 17, 2024

Priority

Jan 25, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022002513

Examiner

DUNN, DARRIN D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +24.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 915 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUNN, DARRIN D View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

688 granted / 915 resolved

+15.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

946

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 915 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.3%)

3y 1m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 915 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.