Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/953,192

SYSTEM MONITORING METHOD AND APPARATUS IN A MULTICARRIER SYSTEM, MULTICARRIER SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 20, 2024

Priority

Nov 21, 2023 — EU 23307009.3

Examiner

BIDWELL, JAMES R

Art Unit

3651

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Schneider Electric SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1578 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BIDWELL, JAMES R View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1415 granted / 1578 resolved

+37.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1590

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

35.7%

-4.3% vs TC avg

§102

35.9%

-4.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1578 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.3%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1578 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.