Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/183,224

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 24, 2024 — JP 2024-070810

Examiner

SMITH, STEPHEN R

Art Unit

Tech Center

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 440 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, STEPHEN R View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

311 granted / 440 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

447

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 440 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

16/871,667

Patent 12651460

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6y 1m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Patent 12629283

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1y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Patent 12621403

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2y 5m to grant Granted May 05, 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

71%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 440 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.