Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/586,534

Adjustable Probe Tip

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 25, 2024

Examiner

ISLA, RICHARD

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Pmk Mess- Und Kommunikationstechnik GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 411 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

315 granted / 411 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 411 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 25, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 09, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 8m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 411 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

Adjustable Probe Tip

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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