Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/065,455

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Aug 28, 2024 — JP 2024-146689

Examiner

AGUSTIN, PETER VINCENT

Art Unit

2688

Tech Center

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 866 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

727 granted / 866 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

873

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

45.1%

+5.1% vs TC avg

§102

29.5%

-10.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 866 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 27, 2026

Response Filed

May 08, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.6%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 866 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.