Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/902,523

POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Priority

Apr 02, 2022 — CN 202210342890.9 +1 more

Examiner

COMAS TORRES, YAHVEH

Art Unit

2838

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 83 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COMAS TORRES, YAHVEH View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

72 granted / 83 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -6% lift

Without

With

+-6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

77.1%

+37.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 83 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (-6.4%)

2y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 83 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.