Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/714,161

HEAT STORAGE SYSTEM CONTROL DEVICE, HEAT STORAGE SYSTEM, HEAT STORAGE SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD , CONTROL PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

Jan 31, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022003614

Examiner

SKRZYCKI, JONATHAN MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +32.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 232 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SKRZYCKI, JONATHAN MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

156 granted / 232 resolved

+7.2% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.9%

+50.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 232 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.7%)

2y 10m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 232 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.