Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/769,818

CIRCUIT BOARD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 11, 2024

Priority

Jul 20, 2023 — JP 2023-118422

Examiner

FENG, ZHENGFU J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +39.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 507 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FENG, ZHENGFU J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

382 granted / 507 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

526

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.0%

+50.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 507 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/710,753

Patent 12685218

METAL PCB FOR TOPSIDE POWER DELIVERY

4y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/946,808

Patent 12684687

CIRCUIT APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

3y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/826,261

Patent 12666524

HOME APPLIANCE AND HEAT SINK INSTALLED THEREIN

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/104,917

Patent 12660624

SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/405,073

Patent 12660123

HEAT EXCHANGE ASSEMBLY AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.0%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 507 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.