Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/961,745

ACOUSTIC FILTER DEVICE WITH HIGH-EDGE STEEPNESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 27, 2024

Priority

Nov 28, 2023 — provisional 63/603,529

Examiner

PERENY, TYLER J

Art Unit

2843

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 170 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PERENY, TYLER J View full profile →

Grants 95% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

161 granted / 170 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

197

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

80.3%

+40.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 170 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 27, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

95%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 0m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 170 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.