Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/441,256

GLASSES WITH HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEXES CONTAINING BORON OXIDE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 14, 2024

Priority

Feb 21, 2023 — provisional 63/447,193 +1 more

Examiner

MILLER, CAMERON KENNETH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Corning Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 354 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MILLER, CAMERON KENNETH View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

285 granted / 354 resolved

+20.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

394

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.9%

+34.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 354 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (-0.3%)

2y 10m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 354 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.