Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/457,885

ELASTIC WAVE RADAR DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Priority

Sep 02, 2022 — CN 202211074929.X

Examiner

ZHONG, XIN Y

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sichuan Central Inspection Technology Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

465 granted / 611 resolved

+8.1% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

644

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

51.8%

+11.8% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 611 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 01, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 24, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 08, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/559,388

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

17/193,593

Patent 12601752

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5y 1m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 9m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 611 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.