Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/718,060

DEGRADATION STATE DETERMINATION METHOD AND DEGRADATION STATE DETERMINATION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Dec 27, 2021 — JP 2021-213461 +1 more

Examiner

TRAN, TRAN M.

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Bridgestone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 633 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, TRAN M. View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 633 resolved

+6.4% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

657

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 633 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.7%)

2y 6m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 633 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.