Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/182,421

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM THAT MANAGES CONSUMPTION INFORMATION OF VALID CONSUMABLE ITEM AMONG PLURALITY OF CONSUMABLE ITEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2025

Priority

Apr 19, 2024 — JP 2024-068695

Examiner

THERRIEN, CARLA J

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 646 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THERRIEN, CARLA J View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

560 granted / 646 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

664

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

65.4%

+25.4% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 646 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2025

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

19/045,870

Patent 12681420

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

1y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/915,452

Patent 12675070

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/795,785

Patent 12669769

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/082,036

Patent 12669772

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/970,101

Patent 12663743

FIXING DEVICE

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+4.4%)

1y 5m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 646 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.