Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/729,815

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jan 31, 2022 — JP 2022-013302 +2 more

Examiner

HOANG, JOHNNY H

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES ENGINE & TURBOCHARGER, LTD.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1104 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOANG, JOHNNY H View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

981 granted / 1104 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

1116

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

72.4%

+32.4% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1104 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1104 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.