Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/518,759

PROBE HEAD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING TESTED SEMICONDUCTOR DIE AND VERTICAL PROBE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 24, 2023

Priority

Nov 24, 2022 — TW 111145056

Examiner

BARRON, JEREMIAH JOHN

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Mpi Corporation

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 23 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARRON, JEREMIAH JOHN View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

18 granted / 23 resolved

+10.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 23 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 24, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 08, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Mar 30, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 27, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 30, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/546,727

Patent 12631670

Current Sensing Device

2y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/262,264

Patent 12620992

CAPACITIVE SENSOR WITH OPTIMIZED NOISE IMMUNITY

2y 9m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/223,698

Patent 12601758

Socketed Probes

2y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/406,329

Patent 12601782

PROBE CARD HOLDER FOR WAFER TESTING

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/453,862

Patent 12601773

DETECTION CIRCUIT AND RELATED ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+2.2%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 23 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.