Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/832,314

MICROMECHANICAL PRESSURE SENSOR, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A PRESSURE VARIABLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Priority

Feb 16, 2022 — DE 10 2022 201 590.8 +1 more

Examiner

MEGNA FUENTES, ANTHONY W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +25.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 517 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEGNA FUENTES, ANTHONY W View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

421 granted / 517 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

526

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

68.7%

+28.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 517 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.4%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 517 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.