Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/795,508

INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 06, 2024

Priority

Aug 08, 2023 — JP 2023-129341

Examiner

SOTO, JANICE M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

SUZUKI MOTOR Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 340 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOTO, JANICE M View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

233 granted / 340 resolved

+8.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

356

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

80.8%

+40.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 340 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 06, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/732,530

Patent 12680880

THERMOMETER STRUCTURE WITH HIGH STABILITY AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME

4y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/850,076

Patent 12674710

FLUID FITTING WITH INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE SENSOR

4y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/380,433

Patent 12663318

REMOTE STRUCTURE TEMPERATURE MONITOR

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/452,405

Patent 12625011

TEMPERATURE DETECTION SYSTEM AND ON BOARD CHARGER

4y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/125,253

Patent 12613141

Conical Seal Fitting and Assemblies Therewith

3y 1m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+13.8%)

3y 2m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 340 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.