Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/846,468

VOLTAGE MONITORING CIRCUIT AND VOLTAGE MONITORING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022020054

Examiner

NGUYEN, VINH P

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1373 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, VINH P View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1186 granted / 1373 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1387

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

51.6%

+11.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

26.8%

-13.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1373 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 3m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1373 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.