Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/465,485

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF TRIGGERED CONTENTION-BASED PERIOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2023

Examiner

NGUYEN, THE HY

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +30.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 332 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

248 granted / 332 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

378

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

59.7%

+19.7% vs TC avg

§102

20.6%

-19.4% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 332 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 08, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.1%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 332 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.