Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/784,458

ELECTROMAGNETIC METAMATERIAL FOR BOREHOLE RADAR POWER EMISSION AMPLIFICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 25, 2024

Priority

Jul 28, 2023 — provisional 63/529,591

Examiner

LE, THANG XUAN

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 905 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

800 granted / 905 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

930

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

68.0%

+28.0% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 905 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 25, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 905 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.