Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/956,137

CONTROLLER FOR A RESONANT CONVERTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2023 — EU 23211426.4

Examiner

FINCH III, FRED E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +17.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 913 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FINCH III, FRED E View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

733 granted / 913 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

942

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

70.3%

+30.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 913 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 22, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/357,371

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/463,753

Patent 12671308

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/523,192

Patent 12665519

CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR MULTI-OUTPUT SWITCHING CONVERTER

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/778,691

Patent 12665525

MULTI-LEVEL CONVERSION CIRCUIT AND CYCLE-BY-CYCLE PROTECTION METHOD THEREFOR

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.9%)

2y 5m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 913 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.