Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/677,670

SENSOR DATA PEAK TRACKING

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Examiner

BUTLER, KEVIN C

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 922 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUTLER, KEVIN C View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

827 granted / 922 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

942

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.3%

+34.3% vs TC avg

§102

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 922 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.6%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 922 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.