Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/892,750

SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 23, 2024

Priority

Oct 06, 2023 — JP 2023-174638

Examiner

MCMILLION, TRACEY M

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 635 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCMILLION, TRACEY M View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

557 granted / 635 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

668

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

84.5%

+44.5% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 635 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 23, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+2.2%)

1y 11m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 635 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.