Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/872,281

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jun 08, 2022 — JP 2022-093112 +1 more

Examiner

ZHANG, RICHARD Z

Art Unit

Tech Center

Tokyo Electron Limited

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +66.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +66.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 197 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHANG, RICHARD Z View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

129 granted / 197 resolved

+5.5% vs TC avg

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+66.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

224

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

86.1%

+46.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 197 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND PHOTO SPINNER EQUIPMENT

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/666,319

Patent 12666899

WAFER CLEANING METHOD AND SYSTEM

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/263,207

Patent 12656071

METHOD AND CLEANING DEVICE FOR CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF A PIPE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/423,170

Patent 12660547

SUBSTRATE TREATING METHOD

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/659,271

Patent 12635844

DISHWASHING APPLIANCE AND COMMUNICATION-BASED OPERATION THEREOF

2y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+66.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 197 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.