Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/731,342

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

KIM, KIHO

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

HANGZHOU SANHUA RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.

Assignee

Hangzhou Sanhua Research Institute Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1663 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, KIHO View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1421 granted / 1663 resolved

+25.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1688

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

54.1%

+14.1% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1663 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+4.2%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1663 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.