Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/816,977

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

HUANG, CHENG-FENG

Art Unit

2497

Tech Center

T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +17.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 480 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUANG, CHENG-FENG View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

420 granted / 480 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

502

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

87.6%

+47.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 480 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 14, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 480 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.