Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/666,639

SYMMETRIC DIFFERENTIAL TRANSDUCER

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

May 22, 2023 — EU 23174564.7

Examiner

SCHMITT, BENJAMIN R

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1243 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHMITT, BENJAMIN R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1050 granted / 1243 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

1270

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

74.4%

+34.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1243 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12684111

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/457,936

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1243 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.