Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/905,754

LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 03, 2024

Priority

Oct 06, 2023 — JP 2023-173992

Examiner

AMEH, YAOVI M

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 928 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMEH, YAOVI M View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

847 granted / 928 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

953

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 928 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.2%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 928 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.