Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/442,953

Laser Sensor System With Pattern Scanning

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 15, 2024

Examiner

PATEL, SANJIV D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 982 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

767 granted / 982 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1006

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

91.9%

+51.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 982 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 15, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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1y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

19/065,038

Patent 12676114

DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE DISPLAY DEVICE

1y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/046,772

Patent 12669591

OPTICAL DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/125,876

Patent 12672423

DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+4.2%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 982 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.