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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 19/123,915

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3600
Examiner
DEVINE, MOLLY K
Art Unit
3653
Tech Center
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
Assignee
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
67%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 6m
To Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +33.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 216 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEVINE, MOLLY K View full profile →
Grants 67% — above average
67%
Career Allow Rate
145 granted / 216 resolved
+7.1% vs TC avg
Strong +33% interview lift
Without
With
+33.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 6m
Avg Prosecution
42 currently pending
Career history
258
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.8%
-39.2% vs TC avg
§103
51.7%
+11.7% vs TC avg
§102
18.3%
-21.7% vs TC avg
§112
26.8%
-13.2% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 216 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600
Application Filed
Mar 13, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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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
67%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+33.2%)
2y 6m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 216 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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