Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/883,029

RADAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADAR SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2024

Priority

Sep 18, 2023 — provisional 63/583,368

Examiner

WAHEED, NAZRA NUR

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kidde Fire Protection LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 247 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WAHEED, NAZRA NUR View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

207 granted / 247 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

272

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 247 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 9m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 247 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.