Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/762,232

OPTICAL DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Priority

Aug 08, 2023 — JP 2023-129141

Examiner

SANCHEZ, DIBSON J

Art Unit

2634

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Fujitsu Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 528 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANCHEZ, DIBSON J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

393 granted / 528 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

546

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 528 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 1m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 528 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.