Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/867,110

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

May 26, 2022 — JP 2022-086191 +1 more

Examiner

MATTSON, SEAN D

Art Unit

3798

Tech Center

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

Assignee

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +44.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +44.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 369 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

245 granted / 369 resolved

+6.4% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+44.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

403

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§103

76.1%

+36.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 369 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+44.9%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 369 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.