Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/740,910

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Priority

Jun 19, 2023 — JP 2023-099905

Examiner

AUGUSTIN, MARCELLUS

Art Unit

2682

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 854 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AUGUSTIN, MARCELLUS View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 854 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

883

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 854 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/157,267

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/178,634

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12657724

DEEP LEARNING CARDIAC SEGMENTATION AND MOTION VISUALIZATION

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 854 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.