Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/122,000

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

WARMFLASH, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

2849

Tech Center

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

Assignee

Minebea Mitsumi Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 386 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WARMFLASH, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

310 granted / 386 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

404

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

45.1%

+5.1% vs TC avg

§102

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

§112

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 386 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 14, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 386 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.