Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/240,037

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

MORRISON, THOMAS A

Art Unit

3653

Tech Center

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 855 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORRISON, THOMAS A View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

628 granted / 855 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

896

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

38.4%

-1.6% vs TC avg

§102

38.6%

-1.4% vs TC avg

§112

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 855 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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DOCUMENT SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE CAPABLE OF LIFTING UP AND DOWN DISCHARGE OUTLET

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/786,145

Patent 12600593

DOCUMENT TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING STOPPER FOR PREVENTION OF FALLING OF DOCUMENT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/177,768

Patent 12589962

MEDIUM CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

18/657,868

Patent 12589961

MEDIUM TRANSPORT APPARATUS, MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND RECORDING APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/360,624

Patent 12583698

SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 855 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.