Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/967,243

FOLDING CONTROL MECHANISM WITH STOP FUNCTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

Priority

May 26, 2023 — CN 202310610526.0 +1 more

Examiner

MULARSKI, ROSS TERRY

Art Unit

2841

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +25.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 36 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MULARSKI, ROSS TERRY View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

27 granted / 36 resolved

+7.0% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.0%

+49.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 36 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.0%)

2y 8m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 36 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.