Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/776,852

Base Station Energy Saving Method and Apparatus

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 18, 2024

Priority

Jan 19, 2022 — CN 202210061152.7 +1 more

Examiner

LAMONT, BENJAMIN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 469 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAMONT, BENJAMIN S View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

343 granted / 469 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

514

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 469 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 18, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 16, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+15.1%)

3y 3m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 469 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.