Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/128,576

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 24, 2022 — JP 2022-187528 +1 more

Examiner

JOHNSTONE, ADRIENNE C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

Assignee

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +34.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 453 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSTONE, ADRIENNE C View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

286 granted / 453 resolved

+3.1% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

477

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

57.2%

+17.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 453 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/415,361

Patent 12661937

TIRE FOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A STIFFENING STRUCTURE

5y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/257,585

Patent 12661936

PNEUMATIC TIRE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/247,826

Patent 12654497

PNEUMATIC TIRE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/707,882

Patent 12605973

TIRE

1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

17/759,717

Patent 12589617

RUN FLAT TIRE

3y 8m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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

63%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+34.9%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 453 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.