Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/918,274

LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 17, 2024

Priority

Dec 24, 2021 — JP 2021-210185 +1 more

Examiner

PAN, JIA X

Art Unit

2871

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sharp Display Technology Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +37.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAN, JIA X View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

445 granted / 614 resolved

+4.5% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/089,145

Patent 12678835

OPTICAL SYSTEM

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/020,738

Patent 12673612

A FRAMELESS AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/915,546

Patent 12656608

OBJECT DISTANCE ADJUSTING APPARATUS, VIRTUAL DISPLAY GLASSES AND VIRTUAL DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/001,957

Patent 12638664

INBUILT MICROSCOPY WITH LIGHT GUIDING ELEMENTS FOR SMARTPHONE AND OTHER DEVICES

3y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/090,933

Patent 12641989

DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.0%)

2y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.