Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/879,982

ANTENNA ELEMENT, ANTENNA SUBSTRATE, AND ANTENNA MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 30, 2024

Priority

Jun 30, 2022 — JP 2022-105808 +1 more

Examiner

ALKASSIM JR, AB SALAM

Art Unit

2845

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kyocera Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +21.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 427 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALKASSIM JR, AB SALAM View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

327 granted / 427 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

446

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

87.3%

+47.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 427 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/027,958

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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VEHICLE ANTENNA WITH SHORTED CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE AROUND ITS RADIATOR

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+21.7%)

2y 7m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 427 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.