Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/965,461

INKJET IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Priority

Dec 05, 2023 — JP 2023-205304

Examiner

HUFFMAN, JULIAN D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 679 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUFFMAN, JULIAN D View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

542 granted / 679 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

690

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

66.6%

+26.6% vs TC avg

§102

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 679 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+3.8%)

2y 5m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 679 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.