Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/673,527

SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Priority

Feb 04, 2024 — CN 202410159968.2

Examiner

KIDANU, GEDEON M

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Jiabin Yu

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 468 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIDANU, GEDEON M View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

381 granted / 468 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

491

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 468 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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PIPE INSPECTION APPARATUS

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 8m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 468 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.