Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/292,660

A CIRCUIT BREAKER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021071598

Examiner

EVANS, GEOFFREY T

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Emerson Electric Co.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 809 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EVANS, GEOFFREY T View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

690 granted / 809 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

827

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§103

65.4%

+25.4% vs TC avg

§102

22.0%

-18.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 809 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 8m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 809 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.