Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/139,083

SELF-HEALING CAP FOR LIQUID METAL CONTAINMENT IN SOCKET APPLICATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 25, 2023

Examiner

DINH, TUAN T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +22.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

930 granted / 1181 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

1221

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

65.0%

+25.0% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.3%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.