Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/121,166

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Oct 17, 2022 — JP 2022-166255 +1 more

Examiner

FEELY, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

KURARAY CO., LTD.

Assignee

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +41.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1153 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FEELY, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

866 granted / 1153 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1174

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.3%

+19.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1153 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.9%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1153 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.