Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/702,581

SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE SPLICE ARRANGEMENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Priority

Oct 18, 2021 — provisional 63/262,648 +1 more

Examiner

BLEVINS, JERRY M

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

CommScope Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1244 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLEVINS, JERRY M View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1088 granted / 1244 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1264

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

83.4%

+43.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1244 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 18, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1244 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.