Last updated: April 17, 2026

Application No. 18/225,100

3D Refractive Index Estimation Based on Partially-Coherent Optical Diffraction Tomography (PC-ODT) and Deep Learning

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 21, 2023

Examiner

YAZBACK, MAHER

Art Unit

2877

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

unknown

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 53 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

39 granted / 53 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

58.2%

+18.2% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 53 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 21, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 17, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 25, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+24.8%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 53 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.