Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/845,635

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Jun 14, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022023759

Examiner

MAHONEY, CHRISTOPHER E

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

FANUC CORPORATION

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1082 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAHONEY, CHRISTOPHER E View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

899 granted / 1082 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1096

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

70.2%

+30.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1082 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+11.7%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1082 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.