Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/718,214

ALARM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Apr 05, 2022 — JP PCT/JP2022/017079 +1 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, QUANG X.L.

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 478 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, QUANG X.L. View full profile →

Grants 47% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

226 granted / 478 resolved

-20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

505

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

89.0%

+49.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 478 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

47%

Grant Probability

60%

With Interview (+12.6%)

3y 3m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 478 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.