Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/280,266

DATA FILTER FOR SCANNING METROLOGY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 04, 2023

Priority

Mar 04, 2021 — EU 21160810.4 +2 more

Examiner

MANG, LAL C

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

ASML Holding N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 189 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANG, LAL C View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

143 granted / 189 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

237

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

38.5%

-1.5% vs TC avg

§103

56.8%

+16.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 189 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 04, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/922,733

Patent 12625192

DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

3y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/749,560

Patent 12618911

BATTERY CONTROL DEVICE

1y 10m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

19/269,952

Patent 12618905

SUPERCONDUCTING MOTOR QUENCH DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS BASED ON ROTATIONAL SYMMETRY OF MOTOR

9m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/659,424

Patent 12613283

Method and Apparatus for Operating a System for Providing an Electrochemical Battery Module for a Device Battery for a Device

4y 0m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/503,561

Patent 12607774

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING WEATHER STATIONS USING MAXIMUM ALLOWED ALTITUDE ERRORS

2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.0%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 189 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.