Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/642,269

METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR CONGESTION CONTROL IN WIRELESS NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Priority

Jul 21, 2022 — continuation of PCTCN2022107146

Examiner

KAVLESKI, RYAN C

Art Unit

2412

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KAVLESKI, RYAN C View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

521 granted / 614 resolved

+26.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

643

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

75.0%

+35.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.8%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.