Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/624,161

METHOD AND DEVICE IN NODES USED FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 02, 2024

Priority

Jun 04, 2019 — CN 201910481974.9

Examiner

TAHA, SHUKRI ABDALLAH

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Bunker Hill Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +18.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 902 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAHA, SHUKRI ABDALLAH View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

758 granted / 902 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

927

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

88.0%

+48.0% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 902 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/879,383

Patent 12684397

FILTER DEFINED SINGLE WIDE CARRIER

3y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/562,105

Patent 12683748

TERMINAL DEVICES, BASE STATION DEVICES AND COMMUNICATION METHODS

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/969,588

Patent 12672004

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTERFERENCE MANAGEMENT IN A QUASI-LICENSED WIRELESS SYSTEM

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/187,933

Patent 12671547

USER EQUIPMENT DRIVEN SOUNDING REFERENCE SIGNAL TRANSMISSIONS IN DIFFERENT FREQUENCY LOCATIONS

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/323,222

Patent 12672046

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.3%)

2y 11m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 902 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.