Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/752,889

IMAGING SUPPORT APPARATUS, IMAGING SUPPORT METHOD, AND IMAGING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Priority

Aug 08, 2023 — JP 2023-129251

Examiner

DULANEY, KATHLEEN YUAN

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +24.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 665 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DULANEY, KATHLEEN YUAN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

512 granted / 665 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

703

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§103

39.8%

-0.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

30.1%

-9.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 665 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 25, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.2%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 665 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.