Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/848,426

Programmable Multi-Wavelength RF Spectrometry Networks

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 18, 2024

Priority

Mar 20, 2022 — provisional 63/321,750 +1 more

Examiner

CLARKE, ADAM S

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.6% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 79% grant rate with +11.6% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 490 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CLARKE, ADAM S View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

386 granted / 490 resolved

+10.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

516

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 490 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 18, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 23, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.6%)

3y 1m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 490 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.