Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/816,768

ADAPTIVE CONTROL FOR MULTI-LEVEL CONVERTERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 27, 2024

Priority

Mar 25, 2024 — provisional 63/569,243

Examiner

RIVERA-PEREZ, CARLOS O

Art Unit

2838

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +20.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 511 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVERA-PEREZ, CARLOS O View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

367 granted / 511 resolved

+3.8% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

547

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 511 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 27, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+20.2%)

2y 8m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 511 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.