Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/132,950

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 15, 2022 — JP 2022-200234 +1 more

Examiner

JOYCE, WILLIAM C

Art Unit

Tech Center

KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +16.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1223 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

849 granted / 1223 resolved

+9.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1249

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

67.9%

+27.9% vs TC avg

§102

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1223 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+16.1%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1223 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.