Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/465,557

DEFECT DETECTION METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 12, 2023

Priority

Nov 05, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021128893

Examiner

BODNARK, MATTHEW JAMES

Art Unit

2668

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +22.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 31 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

26 granted / 31 resolved

+21.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

88.3%

+48.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 31 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 21, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 16, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

May 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.7%)

2y 11m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 31 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.