Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/975,196

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

GREENE, DANIEL LAWSON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.

Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 886 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GREENE, DANIEL LAWSON View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

678 granted / 886 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

896

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

74.4%

+34.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 886 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 886 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.