Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/082,436

AWAKENING INDUCING DEVICE, AWAKENING INDUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 18, 2025

Priority

Mar 28, 2024 — JP 2024-053029

Examiner

MORTELL, JOHN F

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +25.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 852 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORTELL, JOHN F View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

570 granted / 852 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

865

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.2%

+47.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 852 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/227,854

Patent 12657977

LOCKER FOR MANAGING ACCESS TO DEVICES

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/388,945

Patent 12658976

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/405,385

Patent 12658055

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING PARKING IN A PARKING STALL

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.4%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 852 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.