Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/538,622

Fast Reset of Qubits for Quantum Computing Systems

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Examiner

BYCER, ERIC J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +42.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 483 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

322 granted / 483 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+42.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

493

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 483 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.8%)

3y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 483 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.