Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/595,816

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORK COVERAGE

Final Rejection

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Examiner

AMBAYE, MEWALE A

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Comcast Cable Communications LLC

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 843 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMBAYE, MEWALE A View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

772 granted / 843 resolved

+33.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-1.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

869

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

57.5%

+17.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 843 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 01, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 28, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (-1.0%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 843 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.