Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/596,184

HELMET WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONNECTION CAPABILITIES AND ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATION MECHANISMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Priority

Oct 04, 2023 — provisional 63/587,840

Examiner

GOODWIN, SCHQUITA D

Art Unit

2459

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

AT&T Mobility II LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 329 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOODWIN, SCHQUITA D View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

221 granted / 329 resolved

+9.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

351

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

92.1%

+52.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 329 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 05, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+14.0%)

3y 6m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 329 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.