Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/814,619

OCULAR OPTICAL SYSTEM, MEDICAL VIEWER, AND MEDICAL VIEWER SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 26, 2024

Priority

Apr 23, 2018 — JP 2018-081967 +3 more

Examiner

DUONG, HENRY ABRAHAM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUONG, HENRY ABRAHAM View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

368 granted / 464 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

483

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+6.6%)

2y 8m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.