Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/726,140

ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY INSPECTION DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY INSPECTION METHOD USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 14, 2022 — JP 2022-004027 +1 more

Examiner

YOUNG, MONICA S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hitachi Zosen Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +32.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 543 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

404 granted / 543 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

569

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.2%

+53.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 543 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/516,188

Patent 12674779

ULTRASONIC INSPECTION DEVICE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/494,071

Patent 12669324

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12663328

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE TREATING FACILITY INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 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

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.4%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 543 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.