Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/346,494

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POWERING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2023

Priority

Jul 04, 2022 — FR 2206729

Examiner

TAYLOR, APRIL ALICIA

Art Unit

2876

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 700 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAYLOR, APRIL ALICIA View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

551 granted / 700 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

719

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

44.8%

+4.8% vs TC avg

§102

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 700 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2023

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 700 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.