Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/716,417

OPTICAL TRANSMITTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Priority

Dec 07, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021044964

Examiner

WOLDEKIDAN, HIBRET ASNAKE

Art Unit

2635

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 850 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOLDEKIDAN, HIBRET ASNAKE View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

731 granted / 850 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

868

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 850 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 04, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.4%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 850 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.