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Last updated: July 15, 2026
Application No. 18/955,276

THREE DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE

Non-Final OA
Filed
Nov 21, 2024
Priority
Nov 22, 2023 — JP 2023-198343
Examiner
BERNARD, ADRIEN J
Art Unit
1741
Tech Center
1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering
Assignee
Seiko Epson Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
81%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
1y 1m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 294 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BERNARD, ADRIEN J View full profile →
Grants 81% — above average
81%
Career Allowance Rate
238 granted / 294 resolved
+16.0% vs TC avg
Strong +18% interview lift
Without
With
+18.1%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 9m
Avg Prosecution
16 currently pending
Career history
312
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.2%
-39.8% vs TC avg
§103
95.1%
+55.1% vs TC avg
§102
4.5%
-35.5% vs TC avg
§112
0.2%
-39.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 294 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2024
Application Filed
Apr 07, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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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
81%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+18.1%)
2y 9m (~1y 1m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 294 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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