Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/611,527

PLASMA ASSISTED METAL OXIDE REDUCTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Examiner

BERRY, PAUL ANTHONY

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Tokyo Electron Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 40 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

35 granted / 40 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 40 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (-3.8%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 40 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.