Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/591,859

INTEGRATED MODULE HAVING A THERMAL NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Examiner

ULLAH, ELIAS

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 850 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

721 granted / 850 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

859

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

48.0%

+8.0% vs TC avg

§102

48.2%

+8.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 850 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/447,832

Patent 12666630

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/669,679

Patent 12667025

SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/056,442

Patent 12660722

POWER MODULE PACKAGE WITH MOLDED VIA AND DUAL SIDE PRESS-FIT PIN

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/173,545

Patent 12660208

STORAGE WAFER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF STORAGE WAFER

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 850 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.