Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/121,215

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jul 12, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023025679

Examiner

BLANCHETTE, JOSHUA B

Art Unit

3684

Tech Center

Keio University

Assignee

Keio University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 47% of cases after interview

— +30.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 226 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLANCHETTE, JOSHUA B View full profile →

Grants 47% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

106 granted / 226 resolved

-13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

256

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§103

75.4%

+35.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 226 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

47%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+30.5%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 226 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.