Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/078,770

RELIEF VALVE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 13, 2025

Priority

Mar 19, 2024 — JP 2024-043003

Examiner

NICHOLS, PHYLLIS M

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 829 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NICHOLS, PHYLLIS M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

658 granted / 829 resolved

+9.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

5y 0m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

843

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 829 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 13, 2025

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.4%)

5y 0m (~3y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 829 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.