Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/818,757

PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2006 — JP 2006-004106 +16 more

Examiner

HYDER, G.M. ALI

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 952 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

862 granted / 952 resolved

+22.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

962

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

43.9%

+3.9% vs TC avg

§102

42.6%

+2.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 952 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+7.3%)

2y 0m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 952 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.