Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/794,496

Path Optimization In A Mesh Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 05, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2019 — continuation of 11/778,533 +1 more

Examiner

TACDIRAN, ANDRE GEE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Comcast Cable Communications LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 420 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TACDIRAN, ANDRE GEE View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

338 granted / 420 resolved

+20.5% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

450

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

58.4%

+18.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

31.1%

-8.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 420 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 05, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Sep 22, 2026

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3y 2m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/491,675

Patent 12719549

ADAPTIVE BEAMFORMING USING SMART REPEATERS

2y 10m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/546,984

Patent 12720357

USER EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

3y 0m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

17/791,456

Patent 12684376

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGHLY UTILIZED CELL IDENTIFICATION

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 420 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.