Last updated: October 23, 2026

Application No. 18/923,621

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING POWER IN WEARABLE DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 22, 2024

Priority

Oct 23, 2023 — provisional 63/592,528

Examiner

LIN, CHUN-NAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Welch Allyn Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 674 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

589 granted / 674 resolved

+27.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

55.1%

+15.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

29.2%

-10.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 674 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 22, 2024

Application Filed

Oct 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.6%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 674 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.