Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/861,707

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 09, 2022 — JP 2022-093968 +1 more

Examiner

CHALHOUB, JEFFREY ROBERT

Art Unit

Tech Center

KOMATSU LTD.

Assignee

Komatsu Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +50.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +50.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 151 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHALHOUB, JEFFREY ROBERT View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

100 granted / 151 resolved

+6.2% vs TC avg

Strong +51% interview lift

Without

With

+50.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

169

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.6%

+43.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 151 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+50.8%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 151 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.