Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/687,394

SUPPORT OF AN ELECTRICAL POWER GRID

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Priority

Aug 30, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTSE2021050838

Examiner

CORTES, HOWARD

Art Unit

2118

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 518 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

406 granted / 518 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

536

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

80.8%

+40.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 518 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+14.2%)

3y 1m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 518 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.