Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/922,389

Device For Detecting The Temperature Of An Electric Coupling Element, And Method

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 17, 2023

Priority

Apr 29, 2020 — DE 10 2020 111 641.1 +2 more

Examiner

LIN, ERICA S Y

Art Unit

2853

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1048 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

900 granted / 1048 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1084

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.6%

+43.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1048 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 17, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 13, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/038,619

Patent 12639538

OPTICAL INFORMATION READER

3y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/085,775

Patent 12638339

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME

3y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/278,345

Patent 12638333

WELDING INSPECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

2y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/354,042

Patent 12638341

Temperature Measurement Arrangement in a Power Module

2y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+2.3%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1048 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.