Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/340,476

ACTIVE CELL BALANCING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 23, 2023

Priority

Dec 14, 2022 — provisional 63/387,295 +1 more

Examiner

MURALIDAR, RICHARD V

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 716 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MURALIDAR, RICHARD V View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

539 granted / 716 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

736

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

66.9%

+26.9% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 716 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 23, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 716 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.