Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/089,801

GLASS SUBSTRATE DEVICE WITH PLATED THROUGH HOLES

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 28, 2022

Examiner

ROLAND, CHRISTOPHER M

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 65% of cases after interview

— +20.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 560 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROLAND, CHRISTOPHER M View full profile →

Grants 65% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

362 granted / 560 resolved

-3.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

599

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

51.4%

+11.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 560 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 28, 2022

Application Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 28, 2026

Interview Requested

Aug 07, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Oct 13, 2026

17/703,668

Patent 12733500

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4y 5m to grant Granted Sep 08, 2026

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Patent 12733240

STRUCTURE WITH SELF-ALIGNED OFFSET GATE CONTACT AND DIRECT BACKSIDE CONTACT

3y 0m to grant Granted Sep 08, 2026

17/690,728

Patent 12707648

BIT-LINE RESISTANCE REDUCTION

4y 5m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+20.9%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 560 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.