Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/725,200

PRINTED WIRING BOARD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2022 — JP 2022-000261 +1 more

Examiner

MCALLISTER, MICHAEL F

Art Unit

2847

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 86% grant rate with +6.2% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCALLISTER, MICHAEL F View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

527 granted / 614 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

618

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

68.0%

+28.0% vs TC avg

§102

26.0%

-14.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 23, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 01, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 01, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/684,955

Patent 12683039

Wiring Harness and Electrical Assembly Having a Wiring Harness

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/599,090

Patent 12671236

GROUNDED FOLDABLE ELECTRICAL CABLE CLAMP

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/631,441

Patent 12666540

WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/515,401

Patent 12658682

FRANCLAMP WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/589,417

Patent 12658512

SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+6.2%)

1y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.