Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/882,916

OPTICAL ELEMENT AND LASER MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

Oct 27, 2023 — JP 2023-184914

Examiner

CROCKETT, RYAN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 778 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROCKETT, RYAN M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 778 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

812

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

92.5%

+52.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 778 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+5.4%)

2y 0m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 778 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.