Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/678,594

Model-Based Method of Estimating Optical Electro-Chemical Cell State Via Electrical Input

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 30, 2024

Priority

Jun 02, 2023 — provisional 63/505,788

Examiner

JUNG, JONATHAN Y

Art Unit

2871

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.8% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 72% grant rate with +17.8% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 409 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JUNG, JONATHAN Y View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

296 granted / 409 resolved

+4.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

430

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

95.0%

+55.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 409 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 11, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 11, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Patent 12674976

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+17.8%)

2y 5m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 409 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.