Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/402,059

PACKAGE SHUTTLE FOR ENHANCED PACKAGE HANDLING RELIABILITY AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Priority

Dec 18, 2023 — provisional 63/611,218

Examiner

CORNELY, JOHN PATRICK

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 76 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CORNELY, JOHN PATRICK View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

56 granted / 76 resolved

+5.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 76 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 02, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.2%)

3y 6m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 76 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.