Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/955,964

MEASUREMENT METHOD AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 21, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2024 — JP 2024-000325

Examiner

DOUMBIA, MOHAMED

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +30.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 79 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOUMBIA, MOHAMED View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

57 granted / 79 resolved

+4.2% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

93.0%

+53.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 79 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/833,171

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/336,452

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.6%)

3y 0m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 79 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.