Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/077,076

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 12, 2025

Priority

Mar 14, 2024 — JP 2024-039744

Examiner

MORENO HERNANDEZ, JERZI H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 482 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORENO HERNANDEZ, JERZI H View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

355 granted / 482 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

514

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

72.2%

+32.2% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 482 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 12, 2025

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/794,238

Patent 12617122

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3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 10m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 482 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.