Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/972,593

REDUCED SIZE CONFIGURATION INTERFACE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 06, 2024

Priority

Sep 02, 2014 — provisional 62/044,956 +7 more

Examiner

WEST, LEWIS G

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 682 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEST, LEWIS G View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

568 granted / 682 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

693

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

36.7%

-3.3% vs TC avg

§102

32.9%

-7.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 682 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 06, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+7.5%)

2y 3m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 682 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.