Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/784,134

METHODS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 25, 2024

Priority

Aug 09, 2019 — provisional 62/885,154 +2 more

Examiner

LEMIEUX, IAN L

Art Unit

2669

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 584 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEMIEUX, IAN L View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

507 granted / 584 resolved

+24.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

608

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

71.4%

+31.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 584 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.9%)

2y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 584 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.