Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/804,974

Reduced Pilot Transmission and Channel Estimation

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 14, 2024

Examiner

SAMPAT, RUSHIL PARIMAL

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Dell Products L.P.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

315 granted / 356 resolved

+30.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

367

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 356 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 14, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+3.4%)

2y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 356 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.