Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,159

SUPER-UE RADIO RESOURCE CONTROL (RRC) CONNECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 14, 2024

Priority

Nov 19, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021131866

Examiner

KADING, JOSHUA A

Art Unit

3993

Tech Center

3900

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 396 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KADING, JOSHUA A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

309 granted / 396 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

417

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

71.5%

+31.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 396 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.5%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 396 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.