Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/652,522

HIGH-POWERED LASER CHARACTERIZATION USING A THERMOPILE ARRAY

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 01, 2024

Examiner

SADATE-MOUALEU, MIREILLE SANDRA

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

The Boeing Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 44 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SADATE-MOUALEU, MIREILLE SANDRA View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

40 granted / 44 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

82.6%

+42.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 44 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2024

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 12m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 44 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.