Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/597,345

PORTABLE OBJECT, IN PARTICULAR A WATCH, PROVIDED WITH A DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE CROSSING OF THE KÁRMÁN LINE, AND DETECTION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Priority

May 03, 2023 — EU 23171366.0

Examiner

HUYNH, PHUONG

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 774 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUYNH, PHUONG View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

664 granted / 774 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

794

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.2%

-18.8% vs TC avg

§103

38.1%

-1.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 774 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 06, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.2%)

2y 10m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 774 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.