Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/267,757

Composite article based on a thermoplastic matrix incorporating at least one transducer comprising a piezoelectric polymer

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Priority

Dec 16, 2020 — FR FR2013378 +1 more

Examiner

CUEVAS, PEDRO J

Art Unit

2896

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Arkema France

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1028 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CUEVAS, PEDRO J View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

717 granted / 1028 resolved

+1.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1046

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§103

73.6%

+33.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1028 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 15, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+16.0%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1028 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.