Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/276,669

FIBRE LASER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR GENERATING HIGH POWER LASER RADIATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 10, 2023

Priority

Feb 11, 2021 — DE 10 2021 103 243.1 +1 more

Examiner

HUGHES, DEANDRA M

Art Unit

3992

Tech Center

3900

Assignee

Karlsruher Institut Für Technologie

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +18.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 178 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUGHES, DEANDRA M View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

139 granted / 178 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

200

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 178 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 10, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+18.9%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 178 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.