Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/996,307

MOLDING APPARATUS AND MOLDING METHOD FOR COMPOUND SHEET

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 17, 2025

Priority

Jul 19, 2022 — JP 2022-114706 +1 more

Examiner

DARNELL, BAILEIGH K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +26.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 382 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DARNELL, BAILEIGH K View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

266 granted / 382 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

409

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

70.8%

+30.8% vs TC avg

§102

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 382 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 17, 2025

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+26.9%)

2y 9m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 382 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.