Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/853,067

METHOD, SYSTEM AND SENSOR FOR ANALYSING A SAMPLE, AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Priority

Mar 31, 2022 — GB 2204744.3 +1 more

Examiner

MAUPIN, HUGH H

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Teraview Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 987 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAUPIN, HUGH H View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

864 granted / 987 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

997

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 987 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 0m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 987 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.