Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/086,265

LOW DIE HEIGHT GLASS SUBSTRATE DEVICE AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 21, 2022

Examiner

SPALLA, DAVID C

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 843 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

710 granted / 843 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

857

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

47.9%

+7.9% vs TC avg

§102

34.3%

-5.7% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 843 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 21, 2022

Application Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+4.8%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 843 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.