Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/786,284

IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2023 — JP 2023-126451

Examiner

WALLACE, JOHN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 381 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALLACE, JOHN R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

296 granted / 381 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

399

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

92.6%

+52.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 381 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.6%)

2y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 381 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.