Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/731,617

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A NOTCH FOR STRIPPING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 03, 2024

Priority

Jul 06, 2023 — JP 2023-111456

Examiner

WALTERS, RYAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Yazaki Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +29.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 797 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALTERS, RYAN J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

593 granted / 797 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

834

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.4%

+35.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 797 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12683347

WIRE PROCESSING CENTER

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/572,662

Patent 12661823

Wood-Drilling Device, Wood-Drilling System, and Method for Producing a Wood-Drilling Device

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/017,137

Patent 12654268

MACHINE TOOL

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/106,590

Patent 12654404

HYBRID TRANSPARENT STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/103,730

Patent 12654414

SINTERING DEVICE AND METHOD

1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.1%)

3y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 797 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.