Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/048,201

DETERMINATION DEVICE, PROCESSING SYSTEM, TRANSFER SYSTEM, DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 07, 2025

Priority

Feb 07, 2024 — JP 2024-017378

Examiner

ZARROLI, MICHAEL C

Art Unit

3658

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 953 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZARROLI, MICHAEL C View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

687 granted / 953 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

977

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

40.7%

+0.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

38.1%

-1.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 953 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 07, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12661998

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 953 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.