Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/872,522

ELECTROMAGNETIC FUEL INJECTION VALVE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 06, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022046064

Examiner

GREENLUND, JOSEPH A

Art Unit

3752

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +34.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 642 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GREENLUND, JOSEPH A View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

430 granted / 642 resolved

-3.0% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

689

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 642 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 06, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/024,596

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR FUEL INJECTION VALVE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.3%)

2y 9m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 642 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.