Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/832,011

RELAY DEVICE, RELAY SYSTEM, RELAY METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 22, 2024

Priority

Jan 27, 2022 — JP 2022-011135 +1 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, STEVEN H D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 957 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, STEVEN H D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

765 granted / 957 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

995

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

75.5%

+35.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 957 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.1%)

3y 4m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 957 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.