Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/638,510

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AN ABNORMALITY IN A STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Examiner

PHAN, TRUONG D

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +16.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 446 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHAN, TRUONG D View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

306 granted / 446 resolved

+0.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

471

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.0%

+11.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§112

32.4%

-7.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 446 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+16.6%)

2y 8m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 446 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.