Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/457,885

ELASTIC WAVE RADAR DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 29, 2023

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. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHONG, XIN Y View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allow 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 11m

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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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

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

ELASTIC WAVE RADAR DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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