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Last updated: May 29, 2026
Application No. 18/306,551

METHOD OF SELECTING A SENSING NODE AND METHOD OF SELECTING A SENSING MODE

Non-Final OA
Filed
Apr 25, 2023
Examiner
RAYNAL, ASHLEY BROWN
Art Unit
3648
Tech Center
3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce
Assignee
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. Kg
OA Round
3 (Non-Final)
80%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 40 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAYNAL, ASHLEY BROWN View full profile →
Grants 80% — above average
80%
Career Allowance Rate
32 granted / 40 resolved
+28.0% vs TC avg
Strong +18% interview lift
Without
With
+18.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 9m
Avg Prosecution
23 currently pending
Career history
72
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
2.4%
-37.6% vs TC avg
§103
92.0%
+52.0% vs TC avg
§102
3.2%
-36.8% vs TC avg
§112
2.4%
-37.6% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 40 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2023
Application Filed
May 08, 2025
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Aug 08, 2025
Response Filed
Sep 11, 2025
Final Rejection mailed
Mar 11, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
Mar 25, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
May 27, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
80%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+18.2%)
2y 9m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 40 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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