Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/876,780

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jun 30, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022026381

Examiner

NELESKI, ELIZABETH ROSE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Fanuc Corporation

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 101 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NELESKI, ELIZABETH ROSE View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

75 granted / 101 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

121

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.7%

+49.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 101 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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1y 6m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

17/733,704

Patent 12560222

METHOD FOR PERFORMING ROTATIONAL SPEED SYNCHRONISATION

3y 10m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

17/725,717

Patent 12545410

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3y 9m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

18/188,104

Patent 12515346

ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

2y 9m to grant Granted Jan 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.0%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 101 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.