Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/965,131

CAPACITOR IN BULK ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Priority

Dec 12, 2023 — provisional 63/609,010 +1 more

Examiner

PATEL, RAKESH BHASKARBHAI

Art Unit

2843

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Skyworks Global Pte. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 956 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, RAKESH BHASKARBHAI View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

876 granted / 956 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

978

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

55.4%

+15.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

§112

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 956 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.3%)

2y 1m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 956 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.