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Last updated: May 29, 2026
Application No. 17/546,862

Methods to Prevent Accidental Triggers for Off-Platter Detection Systems

Non-Final OA
Filed
Dec 09, 2021
Examiner
ORTIZ ROMAN, DENISSE Y
Art Unit
3627
Tech Center
3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce
Assignee
Zebra Technologies Corporation
OA Round
5 (Non-Final)
52%
Grant Probability
Moderate
5-6
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
83%
With Interview

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +31.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.
Based on 490 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ORTIZ ROMAN, DENISSE Y View full profile →
Grants 52% of resolved cases
52%
Career Allowance Rate
255 granted / 490 resolved
At TC average
Strong +31% interview lift
Without
With
+31.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 9m
Avg Prosecution
11 currently pending
Career history
508
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
6.7%
-33.3% vs TC avg
§103
84.3%
+44.3% vs TC avg
§102
7.6%
-32.4% vs TC avg
§112
0.9%
-39.1% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 490 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 8 earlier events
Dec 09, 2024
Final Rejection mailed
Mar 10, 2025
Notice of Allowance
Mar 10, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Apr 29, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Jun 05, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Jun 22, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Sep 11, 2025
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Apr 22, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action

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2y 4m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026
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2y 3m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026
Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

5-6
Expected OA Rounds
52%
Grant Probability
83%
With Interview (+31.4%)
3y 9m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 490 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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