Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/819,260

Controller Having A Heat Transfer Module

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2023 — GB 2313299.6

Examiner

CHAN, ALLEN

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +35.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 694 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

485 granted / 694 resolved

At TC average

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

714

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§103

64.5%

+24.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 694 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.6%)

2y 8m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 694 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.