Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/008,158

INTER-BAND DOWNLINK CARRIER AGGREGATION WITH RECEPTION SWITCHING FOR A REDUCED CAPABILITY USER EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2022

Priority

Jul 30, 2020 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2020105745

Examiner

THIER, MICHAEL

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +19.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 179 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THIER, MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

106 granted / 179 resolved

+1.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

191

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

92.1%

+52.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 179 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2022

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 29, 2025

Response Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 03, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+19.0%)

4y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 179 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.