Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/424,176

Adaptive directional springs (ADS) and self-learning mechanical circuits

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Jan 27, 2023 — provisional 63/441,729 +1 more

Examiner

RASHID, MAHBUBUR

Art Unit

3616

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +20.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 871 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RASHID, MAHBUBUR View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

588 granted / 871 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

904

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

74.1%

+34.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 871 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+20.6%)

3y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 871 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.