Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/007,287

SOLID STATE SWITCH

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 31, 2024

Priority

Aug 30, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2022074031 +1 more

Examiner

HERNANDEZ, WILLIAM

Art Unit

2849

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Analog Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 951 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HERNANDEZ, WILLIAM View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

892 granted / 951 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 7m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

960

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§102

29.6%

-10.4% vs TC avg

§112

42.3%

+2.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 951 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12683260

ANTENNA PORT TERMINATION IN ABSENCE OF POWER SUPPLY

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/818,352

Patent 12676602

INPUT CIRCUIT AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/964,431

Patent 12675129

CLOCK CONTROL DEVICE AND CLOCK CONTROL METHOD FOR SERIAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/194,267

Patent 12671414

FAST DISCHARGE CIRCUIT

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/818,454

Patent 12663447

ZERO-CROSSING DETECTION CIRCUIT

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+4.2%)

1y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 951 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.