Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/992,093

NETWORK DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREDICTION INFORMATION EXCHANGE UNDER DUAL CONNECTIVITY MODE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 07, 2025

Priority

Jul 08, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022104646

Examiner

KHAN, AFTAB N

Art Unit

2454

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +49.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +49.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 456 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

366 granted / 456 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+49.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

477

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 456 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 07, 2025

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Patent 12574356

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+49.7%)

3y 2m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 456 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.