Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/147,515

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SILICON DIE PREPARATION INCLUDING AUXETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATATIVE FEATURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 28, 2022

Examiner

MANGOHIG, THOMAS A

Art Unit

1788

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 20% of cases after interview

— +24.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 433 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANGOHIG, THOMAS A View full profile →

Grants only 20% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 433 resolved

-45.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

479

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

63.5%

+23.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 433 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 28, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 10, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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17/192,319

Patent 12552975

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4y 11m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

17/279,927

Patent 12545816

FUNCTIONAL LAYER WITH ADHESIVE LAYER, LAMINATE, AND USE THEREOF

4y 10m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

16/242,422

Patent 12479200

THERMOSETTABLE ADHESIVE TAPED ARTICLES

6y 10m to grant Granted Nov 25, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

20%

Grant Probability

44%

With Interview (+24.3%)

4y 0m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 433 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.