Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/727,493

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jan 14, 2022 — JP 2022-004471 +1 more

Examiner

HARM, NICKOLAS R

Art Unit

Tech Center

ADEKA CORPORATION

Assignee

Adeka Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 789 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HARM, NICKOLAS R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

626 granted / 789 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

807

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

63.7%

+23.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

29.4%

-10.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 789 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/393,885

Patent 12636873

Device and method for peeling off protective films from plate-shaped objects

2y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/278,948

Patent 12629228

Systems And Methods For Managing Surgical Sponges

2y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/086,134

Patent 12623390

Method Of Preparation Of A Decorated Wall Or Floor Panels

3y 4m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/490,558

Patent 12623449

Composite Backing Layer Peel Starter

2y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+5.8%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 789 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.