Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/655,812

PCELL RADIO LINK FAILURE FAST RECOVERY

Final Rejection

Filed

May 06, 2024

Examiner

CASTANEYRA, RICARDO H

Art Unit

2473

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Lockheed Martin Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 425 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CASTANEYRA, RICARDO H View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

314 granted / 425 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

454

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 425 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 25, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 13, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.6%)

2y 8m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 425 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.