Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 17/957,339

Flexible Circuit for Real and Complex Filter Operations

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2022

Examiner

KLOSTERMAN II, JEROME ANTHONY

Art Unit

2182

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +27.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 20 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KLOSTERMAN II, JEROME ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 20 resolved

+30.0% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

§103

43.1%

+3.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

35.8%

-4.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 20 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2022

Application Filed

Dec 06, 2022

Response after Non-Final Action

May 08, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.3%)

4y 2m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 20 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.