Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/020,031

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 14, 2025

Priority

May 19, 2020 — JP 2020-087743 +2 more

Examiner

ALDAZ CERVANTES, MAYELA RENATA

Art Unit

1733

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

JFE Steel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +45.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALDAZ CERVANTES, MAYELA RENATA View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 25 resolved

+3.0% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+45.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.4%

+53.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 25 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 14, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12668851

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12630894

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/910,424

Patent 12577631

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3y 6m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/919,119

Patent 12577105

LITHIUM NITRIDE MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LITHIUM NITRIDE

3y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/800,957

Patent 12565691

STEEL SHEET, MEMBER, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

3y 6m to grant Granted Mar 03, 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

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.5%)

3y 2m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 25 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.