Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/714,517

LIGHT-FIELD MICROSCOPE WITH HYBRID POINT-SPREAD FUNCTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

Dec 03, 2021 — provisional 63/285,583 +1 more

Examiner

TILAHUN, ALAZAR

Art Unit

2424

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 671 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

477 granted / 671 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

691

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 671 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+14.4%)

2y 11m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 671 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.