Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/858,442

ELECTRIC-POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 21, 2024

Priority

May 23, 2022 — JP 2022-083547 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, JYE-JUNE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 456 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, JYE-JUNE View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

387 granted / 456 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

483

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.6%

+32.6% vs TC avg

§102

22.0%

-18.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 456 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.3%)

2y 3m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 456 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.