Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/711,629

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Dec 28, 2021 — JP 2021-214087 +1 more

Examiner

REIDY, SEAN PATRICK

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

Sony Group Corporation

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 37% of cases after interview

— +39.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 105 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REIDY, SEAN PATRICK View full profile →

Grants only 37% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

39 granted / 105 resolved

-22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

147

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

97.7%

+57.7% vs TC avg

§102

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 105 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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3y 10m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/181,119

Patent 12606178

POSTURE ESTIMATION METHOD, POSTURE ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND VEHICLE

3y 1m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

17/855,311

Patent 12530975

UNCREWED AERIAL VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

3y 6m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

17/990,418

Patent 12491896

WHEEL STEERING CALIBRATION

3y 0m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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

37%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+39.3%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 105 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.