Last updated: October 16, 2026

Application No. 18/622,664

RELAYING FRAMES BETWEEN DEVICES USING A RELAY DEVICE WITH LOWER MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 29, 2024

Priority

Mar 30, 2023 — provisional 63/493,045 +3 more

Examiner

ALAWDI, SHEHAB A

Art Unit

2466

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -18.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-18.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 37 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAWDI, SHEHAB A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

31 granted / 37 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -19% lift

Without

With

+-18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§102

77.3%

+37.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 37 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 24, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

65%

With Interview (-18.6%)

3y 7m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 37 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.