Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/546,555

PTC Heating Element, Electric Heating Device and Use of a PTC Heating Element

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 15, 2023

Priority

Feb 15, 2021 — DE 10 2021 103 480.9 +1 more

Examiner

MACEDA, KRYSTENE NHE BANDONG

Art Unit

3761

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +100.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 2 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MACEDA, KRYSTENE NHE BANDONG View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

1 granted / 2 resolved

-20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +100% interview lift

Without

With

+100.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

62.5%

+22.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 2 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 15, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+100.0%)

3y 3m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 2 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.