Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/911,351

Power Supply System and Operating Method

Final Rejection

Filed

Oct 10, 2024

Priority

Apr 11, 2022 — EU 22167668.7 +1 more

Examiner

SHIAO, DAVID A

Art Unit

2836

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +31.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 477 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIAO, DAVID A View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

359 granted / 477 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

494

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.8%

+14.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 477 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 10, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 05, 2025

Response Filed

May 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.1%)

2y 5m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 477 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.