Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/659,939

WIRELESS NETWORK SLICE FEATURE CONTROL BASED ON RADIO SIGNAL LEVELS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Examiner

ONAMUTI, GBEMILEKE J

Art Unit

2463

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 810 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ONAMUTI, GBEMILEKE J View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 810 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

819

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

66.8%

+26.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 810 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (-0.5%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 810 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.