Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/003,186

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jun 30, 2021 — JP 2021-109414 +1 more

Examiner

DEUBLE, MARK A

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1155 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEUBLE, MARK A View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1018 granted / 1155 resolved

+28.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1170

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

42.2%

+2.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1155 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/724,928

Patent 12662319

LIFTING CONVEYOR BELT

1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/737,374

Patent 12662322

CONVEYOR SYSTEMS, ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS, AND METHODS OF USE

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/841,013

Patent 12662329

FEEDING SYSTEM FOR COTTON WRAPPED STICKS

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.2%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1155 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.