Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/764,225

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 04, 2024

Priority

Sep 20, 2023 — JP 2023-154016

Examiner

SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +22.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 219 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUBRAMANIAN, VISWANATHAN View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

176 granted / 219 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 219 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 04, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/558,821

Patent 12633807

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2y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/289,347

Patent 12620882

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2y 6m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Patent 12618460

AXLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE

2y 9m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.0%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 219 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.