Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/109,599

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Sep 08, 2022 — JP 2022--142821 +1 more

Examiner

KENIRY, HEATHER J

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

Hitachi, Ltd.

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +19.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 110 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KENIRY, HEATHER J View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 110 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

141

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 110 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.9%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 110 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.