Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/905,543

RESTART OF AN AC-TO-DC CONVERTER UPON A TEMPORARY DROP-OUT OF AN AC VOLTAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 03, 2024

Priority

Mar 23, 2021 — provisional 63/164,885 +1 more

Examiner

ROSARIO BENITEZ, GUSTAVO A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +24.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 764 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROSARIO BENITEZ, GUSTAVO A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

622 granted / 764 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

794

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

51.3%

+11.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 764 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 03, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.9%)

2y 7m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 764 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.