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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/644,205

Uplink Frame Handling for Access Point Assisted Roaming

Non-Final OA
Filed
Apr 24, 2024
Priority
May 12, 2023 — provisional 63/501,961
Examiner
CHRISS, ANDREW W
Art Unit
2472
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Apple Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
73%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
1y 10m
Est. Remaining
97%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +24.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHRISS, ANDREW W View full profile →
Grants 73% — above average
73%
Career Allowance Rate
161 granted / 221 resolved
+14.9% vs TC avg
Strong +24% interview lift
Without
With
+24.3%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
4y 0m
Avg Prosecution
36 currently pending
Career history
282
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
2.5%
-37.5% vs TC avg
§103
72.3%
+32.3% vs TC avg
§102
10.5%
-29.5% vs TC avg
§112
14.1%
-25.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 24, 2024
Application Filed
Mar 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
73%
Grant Probability
97%
With Interview (+24.3%)
4y 0m (~1y 10m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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