Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/739,443

WAVELENGTH CONVERSION DEVICE AND WAVELENGTH CONVERSION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Priority

Feb 17, 2022 — JP 2022-023221 +1 more

Examiner

PEACE, RHONDA S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Ngk Insulators Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1241 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEACE, RHONDA S View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1058 granted / 1241 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1265

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.3%

+36.3% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1241 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/205,924

Patent 12675025

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/410,944

Patent 12675024

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/273,837

Patent 12669652

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+12.7%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1241 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.