Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/818,447

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 26, 2024 — provisional 63/676,184

Examiner

COPENHEAVER, BLAINE R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Tokyo Electron Limited

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +20.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 53 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COPENHEAVER, BLAINE R View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 53 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

76.1%

+36.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 53 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/024,133

Patent 12668528

GLASS ARTICLE

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/214,518

Patent 12668047

PLASTIC FILM, PLASTIC BAG AND PREPARATION METHOD OF PLASTIC FILM

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/272,203

Patent 12668729

PROTECTIVE COLLOID WITH EFFECTIVE PROTECTION OF ATTACHMENT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/275,154

Patent 12662608

Waterborne Coating Composition

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/514,360

Patent 12661873

GLASS SHEET STRUCTURE BODY AND GLASS SHEET STRUCTURE BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.2%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 53 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.