Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/912,855

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND ELONGATED HEAD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Priority

Oct 13, 2023 — JP 2023-177839

Examiner

THOMPSON, LESLIE J.

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 739 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMPSON, LESLIE J. View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

503 granted / 739 resolved

At TC average

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

760

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

66.2%

+26.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 739 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+9.4%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 739 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.