Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/539,504

COVERAGE OPPORTUNITY ENHANCEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Examiner

ALAWDI, SHEHAB A

Art Unit

2466

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile Innovations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -15.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-15.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAWDI, SHEHAB A View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

24 granted / 28 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -15% lift

Without

With

+-15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§102

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 14, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/045,560

Patent 12621737

NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK CONNECTION MANAGEMENT

3y 6m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/528,109

Patent 12593324

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COORDINATING DATA TRANSMISSION IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

4y 4m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/597,299

Patent 12587307

METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR DETERMINING PARAMETERS OF BURSTS FOR DATA FLOW TRANSMISSION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK BASED ON CHANNEL QUALITY

4y 2m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/267,730

Patent 12581330

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

5y 1m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/405,449

Patent 12580680

INTERLEAVER DESIGN FOR NONCOHERENT REED MULLER CODES

4y 7m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

70%

With Interview (-15.2%)

3y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.