Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/599,351

Quick Disconnect Terminal With Split Mating Interface

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Examiner

GUSHI, ROSS N

Art Unit

2834

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

TE Connectivity Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1478 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUSHI, ROSS N View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1242 granted / 1478 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1503

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

52.5%

+12.5% vs TC avg

§102

30.0%

-10.0% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1478 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/563,621

Patent 12683324

CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND SAFETY SLEEVE FOR SUCH A SYSTEM

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/578,790

Patent 12683336

FUSE CONNECTOR

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/305,352

Patent 12671206

TRANSITION COUPLING FOR TERMINATING CONNECTOR AND LIQUIDTIGHT CONDUIT FITTING

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/595,915

Patent 12671217

Electrical Plug Connector and Electrical Plug Connection

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+2.5%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1478 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.