Last updated: October 23, 2026

Application No. 19/100,711

METHOD OF CONTROLLING HOT FINISH ROLLING, METHOD OF CONTROLLING STEEL SHEET, AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING HOT FINISH ROLLING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 03, 2025

Priority

Aug 31, 2022 — JP 2022-137854 +1 more

Examiner

ALAWADI, MOHAMMED S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

JFE Steel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +24.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 743 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAWADI, MOHAMMED S View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

548 granted / 743 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

78 currently pending

Career history

816

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

40.1%

+0.1% vs TC avg

§102

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

§112

32.9%

-7.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 743 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 03, 2025

Application Filed

Oct 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+24.6%)

2y 7m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 743 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.