Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/116,334

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Oct 03, 2022 — JP 2022-159648 +1 more

Examiner

ELAHMADI, ZAKARIA

Art Unit

3618

Tech Center

NHK SPRING CO., LTD.

Assignee

Nhk Spring Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 775 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELAHMADI, ZAKARIA View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

589 granted / 775 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

817

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.5%

+44.5% vs TC avg

§102

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 775 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+11.8%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 775 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.