Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 19/105,071

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Feb 21, 2023 — JP 2023024935 +1 more

Examiner

BAILEY, JOHN D

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

Hitachi, Ltd.

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 388 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

304 granted / 388 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

407

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

77.9%

+37.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.2%

-26.8% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 388 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 388 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.