Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/799,831

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING TIMING ALIGNMENT IN WIRELESS NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 09, 2024

Priority

Aug 11, 2023 — provisional 63/532,213

Examiner

SMITH, JOSHUA Y

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +25.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 493 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, JOSHUA Y View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

338 granted / 493 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

543

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§103

64.4%

+24.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 493 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 09, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+25.9%)

4y 0m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 493 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.