Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,420

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAYER1/LAYER2 TRIGGERED MOBILITY (LTM) OPERATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Jun 05, 2023 — provisional 63/506,347

Examiner

HAMPTON, TARELL A

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 745 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAMPTON, TARELL A View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

640 granted / 745 resolved

+27.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

787

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

80.8%

+40.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 745 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 10m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 745 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.