Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/838,997

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Feb 17, 2022 — JP 2022-022598 +2 more

Examiner

SINAKI, ARFAN Y

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

Astroscale Japan Inc.

Assignee

Astroscale Japan Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +42.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 305 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

241 granted / 305 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+42.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

326

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

35.9%

-4.1% vs TC avg

§102

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

§112

33.3%

-6.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 305 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 305 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.