Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/670,701

BACKPLATE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING AND COOLING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Examiner

PATEL, MUKUNDBHAI G

Art Unit

2835

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +30.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 791 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, MUKUNDBHAI G View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

592 granted / 791 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

798

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

13.2%

-26.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 791 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.3%)

2y 2m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 791 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.