Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/002,224

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Examiner

RIZVI, AKBAR HASSAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Mitutoyo Corporation

Assignee

MITUTOYO Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 109 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

95 granted / 109 resolved

+27.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

121

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

91.3%

+51.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 109 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/679,821

Patent 12663259

FULL WAFER THICKNESS MAP REFLECTOMETRY

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/718,684

Patent 12656270

Surface Inspection Device

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/173,110

Patent 12638586

OPTICAL INTERFEROMETRIC RANGE SENSOR

3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 109 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.