Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/153,362

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Feb 17, 2023 — JP 2023-023422 +1 more

Examiner

HOLBROOK, TEUTA BAJRAMOVIC

Art Unit

Tech Center

KOMATSU LTD.

Assignee

Komatsu Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +26.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 637 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOLBROOK, TEUTA BAJRAMOVIC View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

460 granted / 637 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

662

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

79.9%

+39.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 637 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.4%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 637 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.