Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/181,598

FABRICATION OF NANORIBBON-BASED TRANSISTORS USING PATTERNED FOUNDATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 10, 2023

Examiner

SHAMSUZZAMAN, MOHAMMED

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +56.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +56.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 898 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAMSUZZAMAN, MOHAMMED View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

726 granted / 898 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+56.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

926

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

50.5%

+10.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

33.0%

-7.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 898 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 10, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 14, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.4%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 898 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.