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Last updated: August 30, 2026
Application No. 19/298,716

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC ROLLER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA
Filed
Aug 13, 2025
Priority
Aug 20, 2024 — JP 2024-138958
Examiner
CHEN, SOPHIA S
Art Unit
2852
Tech Center
2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems
Assignee
Canon Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
96%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
4m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +4.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 1572 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEN, SOPHIA S View full profile →
Grants 96% — above average
96%
Career Allowance Rate
1506 granted / 1572 resolved
+27.8% vs TC avg
Minimal +4% lift
Without
With
+4.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Fast prosecutor
1y 5m
Avg Prosecution
22 currently pending
Career history
1581
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.7%
-38.3% vs TC avg
§103
37.7%
-2.3% vs TC avg
§102
33.1%
-6.9% vs TC avg
§112
19.1%
-20.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1572 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 13, 2025
Application Filed
Aug 21, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/973,568
Patent 12710718
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
1y 8m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026
19/068,268
Patent 12710723
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
1y 5m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026
19/039,263
Patent 12704799
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC ROLLER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC ROLLER
1y 6m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026
19/047,184
Patent 12704807
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
1y 6m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026
19/027,102
Patent 12699346
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
1y 6m to grant Granted Aug 04, 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
96%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+4.4%)
1y 5m (~4m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 1572 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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