Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/856,667

CONTROL BOX OF OUTDOOR UNIT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 14, 2024

Priority

Jun 16, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022024053

Examiner

NOUKETCHA, LIONEL W

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 585 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NOUKETCHA, LIONEL W View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

472 granted / 585 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

606

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

70.5%

+30.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 585 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 14, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.7%)

2y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 585 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.