Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/049,325

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING HEAT FROM HEATING ELEMENT TO COOLING DUCT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 10, 2025

Priority

Mar 04, 2024 — JP 2024-032030

Examiner

LAM, HUNG H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAM, HUNG H View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

548 granted / 651 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

662

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

67.2%

+27.2% vs TC avg

§102

19.7%

-20.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 651 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 10, 2025

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 7m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.