Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/167,964

FAULT ISOLATION VIA ELECTRON PHOTOEMISSION MICROSCOPY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2023

Examiner

QURESHI, MARIAM

Art Unit

2871

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +23.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 642 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

480 granted / 642 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

679

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 642 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12625349

OPTICAL IMAGING LENS

3y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/211,132

Patent 12625299

CALCIUM FLUORIDE POLYCRYSTALLINE SUBSTANCE, PRODUCTION METHOD OF CALCIUM FLUORIDE PARTICLE, PRODUCTION METHOD OF CALCIUM FLUORIDE POLYCRYSTALLINE SUBSTANCE, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL SYSTEM, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS AND OPTICAL DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/660,211

Patent 12625400

DISPLAY PANEL

2y 0m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/667,156

Patent 12613438

VIDEO DISPLAY DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/198,176

Patent 12607883

DEMULTIPLEXER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

2y 11m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.7%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 642 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.