Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/840,787

COMPUTING DEVICE FOR ISING MODEL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 22, 2024

Priority

Feb 28, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022008378

Examiner

ALEXANDER, WILLIAM R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 897 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALEXANDER, WILLIAM R View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

789 granted / 897 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

902

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

34.4%

-5.6% vs TC avg

§102

62.5%

+22.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 897 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/627,328

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Patent 12675001

Corrective Lens Apparatus and Method

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+7.0%)

2y 1m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 897 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.