Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/136,160

COMPRESSION SYSTEM, METHOD FOR STARTING UP COMPRESSION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR STOPPING COMPRESSION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2025

Priority

Jan 05, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2023000065

Examiner

DAVIS, JASON GREGORY

Art Unit

3745

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +18.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 604 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

447 granted / 604 resolved

+4.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

632

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 604 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+18.0%)

2y 10m (~1y 9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 604 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.