Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/846,271

PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD AND RECORDING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

Mar 14, 2022 — JP 2022-039088 +1 more

Examiner

CHELST, SHLOMIT ESTHER

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kyocera Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHELST, SHLOMIT ESTHER View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

4 granted / 4 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 4 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/616,462

Patent 12577069

PRINTING APPARATUS COMPRISING NIP SWITCHING UNIT AND OPENING/CLOSING HOUSING PORTION

1y 11m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 1 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 0m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 4 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.