Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/762,464

DETERMINATION DEVICE, INSPECTION SYSTEM, DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2022 — JP 2022000059 +1 more

Examiner

BONANSINGA, AARON TIMOTHY

Art Unit

2673

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +36.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BONANSINGA, AARON TIMOTHY View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

25 granted / 33 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.4%

+58.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.4%)

3y 0m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.