Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/858,459

LEARNING APPARATUS, METHOD AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 21, 2024

Priority

Apr 25, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022018703

Examiner

LETT, THOMAS J

Art Unit

2611

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -35.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-35.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 731 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LETT, THOMAS J View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

612 granted / 731 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -36% lift

Without

With

+-35.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

752

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§103

40.7%

+0.7% vs TC avg

§102

51.4%

+11.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 731 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

48%

With Interview (-35.6%)

2y 9m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 731 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.