Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/194,147

TECHNOLOGIES FOR A MICROLENS DESIGN WITH DIFFERENT LIGHT EMITTING ANGLES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 31, 2023

Examiner

SMITH, CHAD

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +20.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 912 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

720 granted / 912 resolved

+10.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

937

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

44.6%

+4.6% vs TC avg

§102

41.9%

+1.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 912 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 31, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 07, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/558,466

Patent 12601951

BEAM-STEERING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SPATIAL STEERING OF A LIGHT BEAM

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/373,753

Patent 12596220

LIGHT GUIDE PLATE, LIGHT GUIDE PLATE UNIT, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/022,707

Patent 12591152

OPTICAL MODULATOR AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE USING SAME

3y 1m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.2%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 912 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.