Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/097,223

HAPTIC FEEDBACK APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 01, 2025

Priority

Apr 10, 2024 — JP 2024-063537

Examiner

BUKSA, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +22.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 151 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

111 granted / 151 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

179

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

84.9%

+44.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 151 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 01, 2025

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+22.4%)

2y 11m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 151 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.