Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/859,612

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Apr 27, 2022 — JP 2022-073483 +1 more

Examiner

DOWNING, SAVANNAH STARR

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Assignee

Minebea Mitsumi Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 40 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOWNING, SAVANNAH STARR View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

31 granted / 40 resolved

+17.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 40 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+6.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 40 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.