Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/344,412

REVERSE POLARITY TURN-ON CIRCUIT FOR FLOATING FET DRIVER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Examiner

PELTON, NATHANIEL R

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +19.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 743 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PELTON, NATHANIEL R View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

558 granted / 743 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

769

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

86.5%

+46.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 743 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+19.0%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 743 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.