Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/756,076

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

CRUTCHFIELD, CHRISTOPHER M

Art Unit

Tech Center

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 662 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CRUTCHFIELD, CHRISTOPHER M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

557 granted / 662 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

683

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

71.3%

+31.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 662 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12677269

INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD

2y 12m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/344,285

Patent 12672019

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/738,060

Patent 12665847

ADDRESSING METHOD, ADDRESSING SYSTEM, AND ADDRESSING APPARATUS

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/019,243

Patent 12666496

TERMINAL APPARATUS, BASE STATION APPARATUS, AND METHOD

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/451,703

Patent 12641669

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC NETWORK KEEP-ALIVE

2y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+0.1%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 662 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.