Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/963,572

MULTILAYER BELT, MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE, AND RECORDING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 28, 2024

Priority

Nov 28, 2023 — JP 2023-200479 +1 more

Examiner

UHLENHAKE, JASON S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1184 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

UHLENHAKE, JASON S View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1032 granted / 1184 resolved

+27.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1213

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

80.6%

+40.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1184 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (-2.1%)

2y 2m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1184 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.