Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/938,039

MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT FOR MORE ROBUST WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 05, 2024

Priority

Apr 05, 2024 — provisional 63/574,930

Examiner

PEREZ BORROTO, ALFONSO

Art Unit

2836

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +19.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 554 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEREZ BORROTO, ALFONSO View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

407 granted / 554 resolved

+5.5% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

576

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

45.4%

+5.4% vs TC avg

§102

31.0%

-9.0% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 554 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 05, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 02, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 10, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Sep 30, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12738767

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2y 3m to grant Granted Sep 15, 2026

19/077,332

Patent 12732020

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RAIL MOUNTED POWER SYSTEM FOR POWER SUPPLY FREE CHASSIS

2y 5m to grant Granted Sep 01, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.1%)

2y 11m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 554 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.