Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/433,130

SPATIAL COMBINING OF UL IN MIMO SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Priority

Feb 24, 2023 — provisional 63/448,171 +1 more

Examiner

PEREZ, JAMES M

Art Unit

2635

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 691 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEREZ, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

619 granted / 691 resolved

+27.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

48.9%

+8.9% vs TC avg

§102

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 691 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 05, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 691 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.