Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/931,443

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

PETERS, BRIAN O

Art Unit

Tech Center

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric US Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 631 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PETERS, BRIAN O View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

461 granted / 631 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

662

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

78.8%

+38.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 631 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 25, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 631 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.