Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/880,596

Capillary Electrophoresis Device and Optical Performance Diagnostic Method for Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 02, 2025

Priority

Aug 29, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022032426

Examiner

LAPAGE, MICHAEL P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +34.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 779 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAPAGE, MICHAEL P View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 779 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

817

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

79.1%

+39.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 779 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 02, 2025

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.1%)

2y 6m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 779 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.