Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/810,321

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

HUFFMAN, JULIAN D

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Assignee

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 677 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUFFMAN, JULIAN D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

540 granted / 677 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

687

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

41.8%

+1.8% vs TC avg

§102

32.6%

-7.4% vs TC avg

§112

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 677 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+3.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 677 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.