Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/248,422

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Jul 04, 2024 — JP 2024-108148

Examiner

CICCHINO, PATRICK D

Art Unit

3619

Tech Center

KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Assignee

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 791 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CICCHINO, PATRICK D View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

639 granted / 791 resolved

+20.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

825

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.7%

+32.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 791 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 791 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.