Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/744,252

NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK UTILIZATION DURING LOW ACTIVITY AT TERRESTRIAL BASE STATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Examiner

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 88% grant rate with +23.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 775 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

679 granted / 775 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

841

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

60.2%

+20.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 775 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 14, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Oct 19, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Oct 21, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.4%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 775 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.