Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/712,062

AIR CONDITIONER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2021 — JP 2021-193498 +1 more

Examiner

KASENGE, CHARLES R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Fujitsu Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1302 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KASENGE, CHARLES R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1097 granted / 1302 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1341

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

47.7%

+7.7% vs TC avg

§102

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1302 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.3%)

2y 10m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1302 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.