Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/187,687

BOOST CONVERTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 22, 2023

Priority

Mar 25, 2022 — TW 111111293

Examiner

SUN, PINPING

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Acer Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +38.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 463 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

346 granted / 463 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

480

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 463 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 22, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 07, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 30, 2025

Response Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.5%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 463 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.