Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/833,968

MAGNETIC SENSOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 29, 2024

Priority

Jan 31, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022003579

Examiner

HAWKINS, DOMINIC E

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 743 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAWKINS, DOMINIC E View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

646 granted / 743 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

760

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

85.3%

+45.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 743 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12677404

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.0%)

2y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 743 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.