Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/995,610

AN OPTOMECHANICAL SYSTEM AND AN ELECTRONIC APPARATUS COMPRISING SAID OPTOMECHANICAL SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2025

Priority

Nov 07, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022130382

Examiner

BARRY, STEVEN DANIEL

Art Unit

2638

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 31 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BARRY, STEVEN DANIEL View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

27 granted / 31 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -8% lift

Without

With

+-8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.9%

+50.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 31 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-8.5%)

2y 2m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 31 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.