Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/128,833

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Nov 11, 2022 — JP 2022-181322 +1 more

Examiner

HURLEY, SHAUN R

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

NITTO DENKO CORPORATION

Assignee

NITTO DENKO Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1669 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HURLEY, SHAUN R View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1292 granted / 1669 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1692

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

52.2%

+12.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

§112

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1669 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1669 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.