Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/977,918

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING FREQUENCIES OF RESPECTIVE CIRCUITS INCLUDED IN PROCESSOR, AND COMPUTER-READABALE STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2024

Priority

Aug 24, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0106470 +2 more

Examiner

CLEARY, THOMAS J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 752 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CLEARY, THOMAS J View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

548 granted / 752 resolved

+12.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

42.0%

+2.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

29.1%

-10.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 752 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 16, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 7m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 752 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.