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Last updated: August 18, 2026
Application No. 18/830,047

DEMODULATION REFERENCE SIGNAL (DMRS) FORMAT SELECTION

Non-Final OA
Filed
Sep 10, 2024
Priority
Apr 12, 2013 — provisional 61/811,162 +2 more
Examiner
HANCE, ROBERT J
Art Unit
3992
Tech Center
3900
Assignee
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
OA Round
3 (Non-Final)
66%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
11m
Est. Remaining
88%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +21.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +21.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 758 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANCE, ROBERT J View full profile →
Grants 66% — above average
66%
Career Allowance Rate
503 granted / 758 resolved
+6.4% vs TC avg
Strong +22% interview lift
Without
With
+21.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 10m
Avg Prosecution
27 currently pending
Career history
787
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
8.2%
-31.8% vs TC avg
§103
50.8%
+10.8% vs TC avg
§102
14.5%
-25.5% vs TC avg
§112
16.2%
-23.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 758 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 10, 2024
Application Filed
Sep 10, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Oct 02, 2025
Non-Final Rejection mailed
Feb 02, 2026
Response Filed
Feb 06, 2026
Final Rejection mailed
Jun 08, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
Jun 09, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
Jul 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
66%
Grant Probability
88%
With Interview (+21.6%)
2y 10m (~11m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 758 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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