Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 19/173,442

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 08, 2025

Priority

Apr 15, 2024 — JP 2024-065498

Examiner

PASIEWICZ, DANIEL M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 706 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PASIEWICZ, DANIEL M View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

542 granted / 706 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

720

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§103

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

§102

34.0%

-6.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 706 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 08, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/408,139

Patent 12684238

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/460,919

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Patent 12666129

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 6m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 706 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.