Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/840,161

RADIATION DETECTOR AND DETECTION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 21, 2024

Priority

Feb 24, 2022 — EU 22158514.4 +1 more

Examiner

GAWORECKI, MARK R

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1148 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GAWORECKI, MARK R View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1041 granted / 1148 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1158

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§103

49.1%

+9.1% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

30.7%

-9.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1148 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.8%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1148 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.