Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/724,359

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Dec 28, 2021 — JP 2021-215292 +1 more

Examiner

WEBER, GREGORY ROBERT

Art Unit

3618

Tech Center

KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

280 granted / 367 resolved

+16.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

379

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.9%

+30.9% vs TC avg

§102

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.