Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/966,557

ON-CHIP DIRECTIONAL COUPLER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

Priority

Jun 16, 2021 — continuation of 17/349,022

Examiner

JONES, STEPHEN E

Art Unit

2843

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 807 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JONES, STEPHEN E View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

670 granted / 807 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

818

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

60.8%

+20.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 807 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/495,649

Patent 12676584

VARIABLE REACTANCE CIRCUIT AND IMPEDANCE MATCHING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SUCH CIRCUIT

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/919,999

Patent 12671161

POWER DIVIDER AND SINGLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH DEVICE USING THE SAME

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/230,936

Patent 12665277

DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE FILTER AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/723,699

Patent 12665317

ANTENNA AND CIRCUIT BOARD

1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+9.9%)

2y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 807 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.