Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/297,452

PAPER JAM INDICATION DETECTION DEVICE, PAPER JAM INDICATION DETECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 12, 2025

Priority

Jun 30, 2020 — JP 2020-113445 +3 more

Examiner

MORRISON, THOMAS A

Art Unit

3653

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +31.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 872 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORRISON, THOMAS A View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

642 granted / 872 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

911

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

56.3%

+16.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 872 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 12, 2025

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.4%)

2y 7m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 872 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.