Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/656,827

Heat Management System Comprising Diamond Particles

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 07, 2024

Examiner

JALALI, AMIR A.

Art Unit

2835

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Ii-vi Delaware Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +21.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 445 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JALALI, AMIR A. View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

350 granted / 445 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

462

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

90.8%

+50.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 445 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/656,160

Patent 12684731

IMMERSION COOLING CABLE TRACING SYSTEM

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/671,900

Patent 12684735

HEAT DISSIPATION MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/020,508

Patent 12677401

POWER CONVERSION DEVICE

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/178,755

Patent 12677396

HEATSINK WITH PHASE CHANGING PLUGS AND EXTINGUISHING COOLANT

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/611,985

Patent 12666583

COOLING APPARATUS OF MOTOR CONTROLLER, MOTOR CONTROLLER, AND VEHICLE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.9%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 445 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.