Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/747,506

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 19, 2024

Priority

Jun 21, 2023 — JP 2023-101883

Examiner

SHARMIN, ANZUMAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +31.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 176 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

141 granted / 176 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

197

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

94.2%

+54.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 176 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.6%)

2y 7m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 176 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.