Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/335,973

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Mar 28, 2023 — JP 2023-052001 +1 more

Examiner

SEHN, MICHAEL L

Art Unit

3745

Tech Center

DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Assignee

Daikin Industries Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 659 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SEHN, MICHAEL L View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

533 granted / 659 resolved

+20.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

673

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 659 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 659 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.