Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/614,435

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE WITH MOVABLE MASS AND STOPPER MECHANISM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Priority

Mar 27, 2023 — IT 102023000005814

Examiner

HOSSAIN, MOAZZAM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 825 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

725 granted / 825 resolved

+27.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

862

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

70.3%

+30.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 825 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 22, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.1%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 825 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.