Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/712,110

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

VILLALUNA, ERIKA J

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 936 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VILLALUNA, ERIKA J View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allow Rate

793 granted / 936 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

962

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

44.0%

+4.0% vs TC avg

§102

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 936 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.0%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 936 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.