Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/809,549

Untitled Application

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Examiner

SIPES, JOHN CURTIS

Art Unit

Tech Center

PROHERO GROUP CO., LTD.

Assignee

Prohero Group Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 80 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIPES, JOHN CURTIS View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

64 granted / 80 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

111

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 80 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/566,857

Patent 12656656

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/042,246

Patent 12635875

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Patent 12631800

OPTICAL SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 80 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.