Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/830,950

LENS UNIT, OPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING LENS UNIT, AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS INCLUDING LENS UNIT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 11, 2024

Priority

Oct 02, 2023 — JP 2023-171416 +1 more

Examiner

PIERORAZIO, MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 715 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PIERORAZIO, MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

627 granted / 715 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

727

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

76.9%

+36.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 715 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+9.3%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 715 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.