Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/680,662

INSPECTION SCOPE WITH VIBRATION ISOLATOR FOR TRANSDUCER

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Examiner

VILLALUNA, ERIKA J

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 947 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VILLALUNA, ERIKA J View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

803 granted / 947 resolved

+16.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

969

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.2%

+30.2% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 947 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.2%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 947 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.