Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/896,589

SWITCHING MECHANISM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 25, 2024

Priority

Sep 25, 2023 — provisional 63/584,983

Examiner

NAZRUL, SHAHBAZ

Art Unit

2638

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

TDK Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 649 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NAZRUL, SHAHBAZ View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

584 granted / 649 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

670

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

64.3%

+24.3% vs TC avg

§102

19.1%

-20.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 649 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+5.3%)

1y 11m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 649 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.