Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/140,672

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 27, 2022 — JP 2022-210877 +1 more

Examiner

GRAMLING, SEAN P

Art Unit

Tech Center

KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

Assignee

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +27.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1129 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAMLING, SEAN P View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

752 granted / 1129 resolved

+6.6% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

1142

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

73.4%

+33.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1129 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/294,956

Patent 12655961

LIGHT EMITTING MODULE

10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/131,886

Patent 12650551

LIGHTING KEYBOARD, BACKLIGHT MODULE AND LIGHTING BOARD

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/287,047

Patent 12637162

HEADLIGHT AND DISPLAY INTEGRATED STEM OF ELECTRIC BICYCLE, AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE

2y 7m to grant Granted May 26, 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

67%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+27.9%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1129 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.