Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/547,532

DOSIMETER APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SCINTILLATION FIBRES, A PHOTODETECTOR, AND A CONTROLLER, AND METHODS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Priority

Mar 03, 2021 — GB 2102987.1 +1 more

Examiner

HO, ALLEN C

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Symetrica Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 984 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HO, ALLEN C View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

854 granted / 984 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1013

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

31.9%

-8.1% vs TC avg

§102

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

§112

37.5%

-2.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 984 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 23, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Nov 03, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 984 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.