Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/460,767

Thermally Stable, Fire Resistant Thermoplastic Polymer Composition for Heat/Fire Propagation Applications

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 05, 2023

Examiner

NILAND, PATRICK DENNIS

Art Unit

1762

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

TE Connectivity Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -5.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-5.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1305 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NILAND, PATRICK DENNIS View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

828 granted / 1305 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-5.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

1327

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

73.1%

+33.1% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1305 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 05, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

58%

With Interview (-5.0%)

3y 5m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1305 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.