Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/721,240

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Dec 20, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021046955

Examiner

RORIE, ALYSSA N

Art Unit

3662

Tech Center

NEC Corporation

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +18.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RORIE, ALYSSA N View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

66 granted / 84 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

95.7%

+55.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 84 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 84 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.