Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/901,352

IMAGE FORMATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Priority

Mar 31, 2022 — JP 2022-060613 +1 more

Examiner

THOMPSON, LESLIE J.

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 736 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMPSON, LESLIE J. View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

500 granted / 736 resolved

At TC average

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

760

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

66.3%

+26.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 736 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/644,658

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/807,420

Patent 12662341

RECORDING MEDIUM CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/637,588

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+9.6%)

2y 9m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 736 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.