Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/800,168

SYSTEM, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 12, 2024

Priority

Aug 24, 2023 — JP 2023-136499

Examiner

RIDDER, CLAYTON PAUL

Art Unit

3646

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +23.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIDDER, CLAYTON PAUL View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 28 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

91.8%

+51.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+23.0%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.