Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/953,321

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 08, 2024 — continuation of 12/580,833

Examiner

NGUYEN, PHUOC H

Art Unit

Tech Center

PLUME DESIGN, INC.

Assignee

Plume Design Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 815 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, PHUOC H View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

702 granted / 815 resolved

+26.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

839

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

45.0%

+5.0% vs TC avg

§102

30.9%

-9.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 815 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/886,762

Patent 12652221

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1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/152,407

Patent 12647364

LOAD BALANCING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/356,475

Patent 12641025

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2y 10m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 815 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.