Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 19/079,746

STORAGE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 14, 2025

Priority

Oct 29, 2024 — JP 2024-189933

Examiner

TRAN, JIMMY H

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 710 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

564 granted / 710 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

727

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§103

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 710 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 14, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 10m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 710 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.