Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/319,761

Compositions and Methods for Conserved and Enhanced Quantum Dot (QD) Fluorescence

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 18, 2023

Examiner

HOBAN, MATTHEW E

Art Unit

1734

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +25.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 854 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOBAN, MATTHEW E View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

516 granted / 854 resolved

-4.6% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

873

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

52.9%

+12.9% vs TC avg

§102

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 854 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 18, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+25.3%)

3y 6m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 854 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.