Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/743,831

WATERCRAFT STEERING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC ASSIST DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Priority

Jul 07, 2023 — JP 2023-111950

Examiner

DAVIS, RICHARD G

Art Unit

3644

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 829 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAVIS, RICHARD G View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

666 granted / 829 resolved

+28.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

844

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 829 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 14, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+18.0%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 829 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.