Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/943,969

METHOD FOR MANAGING TEMPERATURE IN SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 12, 2024

Priority

May 28, 2021 — continuation of 12/170,208

Examiner

SHAIKH, MERAJ A

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +22.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 465 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAIKH, MERAJ A View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

268 granted / 465 resolved

-12.4% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

508

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 465 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

15/871,704

Patent 12680902

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING REFRIGERANT LEAKS IN HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS

8y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/345,304

Patent 12650008

ELECTRONIC SHOWER VALVE

4y 12m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/923,710

Patent 12644637

REFRIGERATOR

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/547,119

Patent 12638199

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

2y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/215,349

Patent 12584678

REFRIGERATOR WITH DYNAMIC MULTI-ZONE ANTI-SWEAT HEATING SYSTEM

4y 12m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+22.9%)

3y 8m (~1y 12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 465 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.