Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/845,184

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 08, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023028914

Examiner

MEINECKE DIAZ, SUSANNA M

Art Unit

3625

Tech Center

HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION

Assignee

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 31% of cases after interview

— +20.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 695 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEINECKE DIAZ, SUSANNA M View full profile →

Grants only 31% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

213 granted / 695 resolved

-29.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 3m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

746

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§103

56.1%

+16.1% vs TC avg

§102

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 695 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

31%

Grant Probability

51%

With Interview (+20.5%)

4y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 695 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.