Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/658,898

RESONANCE INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2024

Examiner

VILLALUNA, ERIKA J

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 941 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

797 granted / 941 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

969

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.1%

+30.1% vs TC avg

§102

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 941 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.1%)

2y 3m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 941 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.