Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/592,731

COMPACT PHASE SHIFTER LAYOUT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Examiner

HU, RUI MENG

Art Unit

2643

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +24.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 602 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

403 granted / 602 resolved

+4.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

625

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.5%

+42.5% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 602 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 01, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/733,952

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/658,606

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12640596

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2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+24.6%)

3y 4m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 602 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.