Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/056,568

CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 18, 2025

Priority

Mar 18, 2024 — JP 2024-042303

Examiner

WALLACE, ZACHARY JOSEPH

Art Unit

3656

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +22.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 191 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALLACE, ZACHARY JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

137 granted / 191 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

199

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

73.8%

+33.8% vs TC avg

§102

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 191 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 18, 2025

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+22.0%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 191 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.