Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/716,227

FEED-THROUGH STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021047638

Examiner

CAPUTO, LISA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 49 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAPUTO, LISA M View full profile →

Grants only 26% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

13 granted / 49 resolved

-33.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 49 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

26%

Grant Probability

29%

With Interview (+2.4%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 49 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.