Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/692,292

REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR FEEDBACK CONTROL AND METHODS FOR SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Priority

Sep 16, 2021 — provisional 63/244,955 +1 more

Examiner

MERCADO VARGAS, ARIEL

Art Unit

2118

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +29.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

332 granted / 464 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

488

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 14, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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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

99%

With Interview (+29.6%)

3y 3m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.