Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/881,865

ROBOT SIMULATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 07, 2025

Priority

Oct 07, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022037684

Examiner

KHAYER, SOHANA T

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

FANUC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 313 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KHAYER, SOHANA T View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

258 granted / 313 resolved

+30.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

337

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

79.7%

+39.7% vs TC avg

§102

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 313 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 07, 2025

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 8m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 313 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.