Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/023,932

OPTICAL FILTER, LIGHT DETECTING DEVICE, AND LIGHT DETECTING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2025

Priority

Jan 16, 2019 — JP 2019-005568 +3 more

Examiner

CAMARGO, MARLY S.B.

Art Unit

2638

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAMARGO, MARLY S.B. View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

594 granted / 684 resolved

+24.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

693

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

63.8%

+23.8% vs TC avg

§102

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.5%)

2y 2m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.