Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/673,641

APPARTUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MECHANICAL STRAIN

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Examiner

ROYSTON, JOHN M

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +16.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

506 granted / 649 resolved

+10.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

668

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+16.6%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.