Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/928,241

IMMERSION COOLING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 28, 2024

Priority

Mar 10, 2022 — JP 2022-037302 +1 more

Examiner

MUIR, MATTHEW SINCLAIR

Art Unit

2835

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +32.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 122 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUIR, MATTHEW SINCLAIR View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

85 granted / 122 resolved

+1.7% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

145

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.7%

+49.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 122 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 28, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/881,104

Patent 12665500

POWER CONVERTER APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/184,479

Patent 12666573

HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/211,363

Patent 12652777

OPTIMIZED MICRO DATA CENTER

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/494,281

Patent 12648439

HEAT CONDUCTOR AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT PART

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/848,583

Patent 12641747

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COOL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

3y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.5%)

2y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 122 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.