Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/308,089

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 20, 2024 — JP 2024-163970

Examiner

TZENG, FRED

Art Unit

Tech Center

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

Assignee

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 775 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

672 granted / 775 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

785

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

36.5%

-3.5% vs TC avg

§102

36.2%

-3.8% vs TC avg

§112

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 775 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+4.0%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 775 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.