Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/854,495

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 25, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022018671

Examiner

LAUGHLIN, NATHAN L

Art Unit

Tech Center

FANUC CORPORATION

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 767 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAUGHLIN, NATHAN L View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

513 granted / 767 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

798

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 767 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+10.8%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 767 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.