Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/716,642

HEAT SINK FOR COOLING AN ELECTRICAL AND/OR ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Dec 13, 2021 — DE 10 2021 214 226.5 +1 more

Examiner

HOFFBERG, ROBERT JOSEPH

Art Unit

2835

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 925 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOFFBERG, ROBERT JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

669 granted / 925 resolved

+4.3% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

946

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.8%

+32.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 925 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 2m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 925 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.