Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,999

Per Traffic Class Configuration of Channel Access Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

Nov 26, 2021 — provisional 63/283,321 +1 more

Examiner

NOORISTANY, SULAIMAN

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 929 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

720 granted / 929 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

959

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

81.0%

+41.0% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 929 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/177,987

Patent 12677315

Channel Access Method for Multi-Link Device and Related Apparatus

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/768,304

Patent 12671507

Methods, Apparatus and Machine-Readable Media Relating to Channel Quality Prediction in a Wireless Network

4y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/799,684

Patent 12672146

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING CONTROL INFORMATION

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/686,417

Patent 12665688

METHOD OF GENERATING SIMULATED MULTIPATH FADING CHANNEL DATA

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

16/984,908

Patent 12659266

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATE CONTENT

5y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

3y 5m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 929 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.