Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 19/045,304

ARITHMETIC DEVICE, ARITHMETIC METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 04, 2025

Priority

Feb 07, 2024 — JP 2024-017434

Examiner

DHILLON, PUNEET S

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 301 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DHILLON, PUNEET S View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

245 granted / 301 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

342

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.1%

+11.1% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 301 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 04, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 3m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 301 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.