Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/728,454

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jan 31, 2022 — JP 2022-012752 +1 more

Examiner

GERTH, KATIE L

Art Unit

3654

Tech Center

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES MACHINERY SYSTEMS, LTD.

Assignee

Mitsubishi 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 290 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

220 granted / 290 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

324

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

74.5%

+34.5% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 290 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/882,874

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+15.7%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 290 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.