Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/644,783

OPTICAL ENGINE SOCKET WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL RECEPTACLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Examiner

PATEL, PREET BAKUL

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Cisco Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -33.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-33.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 5 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 20% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

1 granted / 5 resolved

-48.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -33% lift

Without

With

+-33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 5 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 24, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

20%

Grant Probability

-13%

With Interview (-33.3%)

3y 0m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 5 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.