Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/885,044

MITIGATION OF TRANSMITTED ENERGY ON SUBCARRIERS USING DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 13, 2024

Examiner

SLATER, ALISON T

Art Unit

2647

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 345 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SLATER, ALISON T View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

249 granted / 345 resolved

+10.2% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

348

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

82.3%

+42.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 345 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 13, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 345 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.