Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/860,150

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

May 06, 2022 — JP 2022-076507 +1 more

Examiner

FISHER, WESLEY LE

Art Unit

3745

Tech Center

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 217 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FISHER, WESLEY LE View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 217 resolved

+22.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

239

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

24.3%

-15.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 217 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 217 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.