Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/898,269

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

ANDERSON, MICHAEL D

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Assignee

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U S A Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 711 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDERSON, MICHAEL D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

568 granted / 711 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

735

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

82.1%

+42.1% vs TC avg

§102

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 711 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Dec 23, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 20, 2026

Response Filed

May 04, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+15.5%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 711 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.