Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/777,237

IN-VEHICLE DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 18, 2024

Priority

Jul 24, 2023 — JP 2023-120149

Examiner

PAPE, ZACHARY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +19.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1106 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAPE, ZACHARY View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

801 granted / 1106 resolved

+12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1137

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.7%

+41.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1106 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 18, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/151,322

Patent 12684734

IMMERSION COOLING SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/585,384

Patent 12684737

Sealed Rack Server Unit

2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/638,547

Patent 12684743

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AN OVERMOLDED LAYER AND A CONDUCTIVE LAYER OVER A CIRCUIT BOARD

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/701,402

Patent 12672266

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/414,231

Patent 12666579

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+19.2%)

2y 5m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1106 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.