Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/855,175

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jul 29, 2022 — JP 2022-121986 +2 more

Examiner

KNIGHT, DEREK DOUGLAS

Art Unit

Tech Center

AISIN CORPORATION

Assignee

Aisin Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 762 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KNIGHT, DEREK DOUGLAS View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

648 granted / 762 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

782

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§102

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

§112

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 762 resolved cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.0%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 762 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.