Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/735,501

SERVER WITH HYBRID THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Priority

Jun 09, 2023 — provisional 63/507,228

Examiner

BUTTAR, MANDEEP S

Art Unit

2835

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Carrier Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 549 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUTTAR, MANDEEP S View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

439 granted / 549 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

562

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

89.2%

+49.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 549 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 06, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/463,764

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18/562,908

Patent 12652784

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18/612,272

Patent 12648120

VAPOR CHAMBER WITH INTEGRATED BUBBLE PUMP

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.3%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 549 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.