Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/701,710

RADIO TERMINAL, RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE, AND METHODS THEREFOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Priority

Nov 08, 2021 — JP 2021-182104 +1 more

Examiner

CRUTCHFIELD, CHRISTOPHER M

Art Unit

2466

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 664 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CRUTCHFIELD, CHRISTOPHER M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

557 granted / 664 resolved

+25.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

684

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.3%

+31.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 664 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+0.4%)

2y 11m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 664 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.