Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/966,051

PCCT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 19, 2024 — JP 2024-006632

Examiner

FAYE, MAMADOU

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 854 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

670 granted / 854 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

903

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.0%

+47.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 854 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 854 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.