Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/797,364

DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 07, 2024

Priority

Jul 26, 2013 — provisional 61/859,070 +23 more

Examiner

CATTUNGAL, ROWINA J

Art Unit

2425

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Skybell Technologies Ip LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 530 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CATTUNGAL, ROWINA J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

400 granted / 530 resolved

+17.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

561

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 530 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 07, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 21, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+13.1%)

2y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 530 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.