Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/260,439

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A NEUTRON ABSORBER IN A FLUID

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Priority

Jan 05, 2021 — FR FR2100066 +1 more

Examiner

DAVIS, SHARON M

Art Unit

3646

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

COMMISSARIAT À L'ÉNERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ÉNERGIES ALTERNATIVES

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +27.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 606 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAVIS, SHARON M View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

412 granted / 606 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

653

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

74.6%

+34.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 606 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 05, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+27.4%)

3y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 606 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.