Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/868,872

RETRACTABLE POWER CABLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Priority

Jun 30, 2022 — provisional 63/367,466 +1 more

Examiner

HAUGHTON, ANTHONY MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +22.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1033 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAUGHTON, ANTHONY MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

827 granted / 1033 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

1062

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.2%

+41.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1033 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12684707

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/820,935

Patent 12681542

MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/969,429

Patent 12682934

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/647,615

Patent 12659641

Integrated Microphone Configuration Directed at Electronic and Mechanical Noise Reduction

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/723,876

Patent 12650713

INPUT DEVICE AND COVER OF INPUT DEVICE

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.0%)

2y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1033 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.