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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/665,352

METHODS FOR OPERATING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS

Non-Final OA
Filed
May 15, 2024
Priority
May 25, 2023 — DE 102023113676.3
Examiner
GRAVES, TIMOTHY P
Art Unit
2855
Tech Center
2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems
Assignee
Infineon Technologies AG
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
81%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
4m
Est. Remaining
96%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 81% grant rate with +15.5% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.
Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAVES, TIMOTHY P View full profile →
Grants 81% — above average
81%
Career Allowance Rate
373 granted / 462 resolved
+12.7% vs TC avg
Strong +16% interview lift
Without
With
+15.5%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 6m
Avg Prosecution
18 currently pending
Career history
475
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.8%
-38.2% vs TC avg
§103
68.3%
+28.3% vs TC avg
§102
4.7%
-35.3% vs TC avg
§112
23.5%
-16.5% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 462 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2024
Application Filed
May 15, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Apr 23, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Jul 09, 2026
Examiner Interview Summary
Jul 09, 2026
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026
17/757,954
Patent 12667313
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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026
18/495,166
Patent 12663334
ROCKER PANEL RESTRAINT CLAMP KIT, AERODYNAMIC TEST ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME, METHODS OF USING SAME, AND METHOD OF SECURING DIFFERENT VEHICLES DURING AERODYNAMIC TESTING
2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026
18/262,758
Patent 12656222
Detecting Manipulation of a Sensor Unit
2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026
Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
81%
Grant Probability
96%
With Interview (+15.5%)
2y 6m (~4m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 462 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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