Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/843,985

MOTOR MONITORING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 04, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022019054

Examiner

LAUGHLIN, CHARLES S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 384 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAUGHLIN, CHARLES S View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

295 granted / 384 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

424

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

76.4%

+36.4% vs TC avg

§102

18.2%

-21.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 384 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+10.6%)

3y 0m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 384 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.