Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/307,036

PACKAGE PICK-UP APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 26, 2023

Examiner

CHIN, PAUL T

Art Unit

3632

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1174 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHIN, PAUL T View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

841 granted / 1174 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1197

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

65.7%

+25.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§112

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1174 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 26, 2023

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1174 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.