Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/669,961

REPEATER, NETWORK DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Nov 25, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021133296

Examiner

NGUYEN, LIEM HONG

Art Unit

2416

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

1FINITY Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +23.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 235 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, LIEM HONG View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

170 granted / 235 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

263

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 235 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+23.0%)

2y 10m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 235 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.