Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/283,422

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 22, 2024 — JP 2024-140918

Examiner

KIRK, BRYAN J

Art Unit

3628

Tech Center

HITACHI, LTD.

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 33% of cases after interview

— +43.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 225 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIRK, BRYAN J View full profile →

Grants only 33% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

75 granted / 225 resolved

-26.7% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+43.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

256

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 225 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

19/021,984

Patent 12639661

USER-INITIATED END-OF-DELIVERY CONFIRMATION

1y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/388,888

Patent 12608659

Rolling Code Based Point Of Access System For Event Tickets Stored in Mobile Access Devices

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

19/047,330

Patent 12511607

READER DEVICE TECHNOLOGY FOR DETERMINING THAT AN ASSET IS LOADED TO THE ASSIGNED LOGISTICS VEHICLE

10m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

17/348,376

Patent 12469092

MOBILE DEVICE CROSS-SERVICE BROKER

4y 5m to grant Granted Nov 11, 2025

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

33%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+43.3%)

3y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 225 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.