Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/702,546

Layer 1 Measurements in Concurrent Measurement Gaps

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Priority

Oct 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021125694

Examiner

CAIRNS, THOMAS R

Art Unit

2468

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +24.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 309 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAIRNS, THOMAS R View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

251 granted / 309 resolved

+23.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

329

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

84.2%

+44.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 309 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 18, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.5%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 309 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.