Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/418,206

SWITCHING CIRCUIT FOR MULTILEVEL PLASMA IMPEDANCE MATCHING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Examiner

LUONG, HENRY T

Art Unit

2843

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Applied Materials Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 660 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

498 granted / 660 resolved

+7.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

678

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 660 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 10, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+18.4%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 660 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.