Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/919,310

CURRENT CUTOFF DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 17, 2024

Priority

Nov 15, 2023 — JP 2023-194283

Examiner

COMBER, KEVIN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Yazaki Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 857 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COMBER, KEVIN J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

709 granted / 857 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

875

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.8%

+43.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 857 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+11.5%)

2y 4m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 857 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.