Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/965,837

PRINTING DEVICE THAT EXECUTES PERIODIC CLEANING, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Priority

Dec 05, 2023 — JP 2023-205197

Examiner

VALENCIA, ALEJANDRO

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1357 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VALENCIA, ALEJANDRO View full profile →

Grants 43% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

583 granted / 1357 resolved

-17.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

103 currently pending

Career history

1501

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

80.6%

+40.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1357 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/192,337

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12661675

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

43%

Grant Probability

49%

With Interview (+6.3%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1357 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.