Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 17/955,262

LOW TEMPERATURE CAPACITIVELY COUPLED DEVICE FOR LOW NOISE CIRCUITS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 28, 2022

Examiner

MELLINGER, CORBYN DAVID

Art Unit

2899

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +41.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 25 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MELLINGER, CORBYN DAVID View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

18 granted / 25 resolved

+4.0% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+41.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

44.1%

+4.1% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

30.4%

-9.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 25 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 28, 2022

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.2%)

3y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 25 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.