Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/318,414

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Jun 15, 2020 — JP 2020-102771 +3 more

Examiner

SWANSON, ALAINA MARIE

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

TOPCON CORPORATION

Assignee

TOPCON Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +19.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 45 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SWANSON, ALAINA MARIE View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

37 granted / 45 resolved

+22.2% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.2%

+55.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 45 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.5%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 45 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.