Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/737,073

GYROSCOPE ROTOR VOLTAGE HOLDING CIRCUIT FOR UNEXPECTED POWER SUPPLY REMOVAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Examiner

FENWICK, WARREN K

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 641 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FENWICK, WARREN K View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

574 granted / 641 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

654

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

50.0%

+10.0% vs TC avg

§102

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 641 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 09, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+0.3%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 641 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.