Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/726,251

Gradual Timing Adjustment for Wireless Devices in a Non-Terrestrial Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 06, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022070491

Examiner

SIDDIQUI, KASHIF

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1281 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1127 granted / 1281 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1302

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

71.5%

+31.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1281 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 17, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1281 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.