Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/500,934

IN-SITU TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED ACTIVE INSTRUMENTATION CAPSULE FOR MATERIALS IRRADIATION TESTING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 02, 2023

Priority

Nov 02, 2022 — provisional 63/382,065

Examiner

JAGAN, MIRELLYS

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1478 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1225 granted / 1478 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1499

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

71.2%

+31.2% vs TC avg

§102

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1478 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 02, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/598,989

Patent 12618722

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3y 5m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1478 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.