Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/961,664

ACOUSTIC WAVE PROBE, ACOUSTIC WAVE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 27, 2024

Priority

Jun 29, 2022 — JP 2022-104704 +2 more

Examiner

N'DURE, AMIE MERCEDES

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 541 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

N'DURE, AMIE MERCEDES View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

422 granted / 541 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

562

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 541 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/614,474

Patent 12649171

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18/740,309

Patent 12650518

RANGING DEVICE

1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+15.1%)

3y 2m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 541 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.