Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/637,736

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AT LEAST ONE THERMAL MAGNITUDE DESIGNED TO LIMIT THE IMPACT OF CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFERS, AIRCRAFT PROPULSION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SUCH SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Priority

Apr 20, 2023 — FR 2303946

Examiner

FITZPATRICK, JULIA GRACE

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Airbus SAS

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 54 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FITZPATRICK, JULIA GRACE View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 54 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

90.8%

+50.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 54 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+4.1%)

2y 11m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 54 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.