Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/037,542

UNIFORMITY CONTROL FOR PLASMA PROCESSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 27, 2025

Priority

Jul 21, 2021 — continuation of 12/211,677

Examiner

CHOI, ALICIA M

Art Unit

2117

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Applied Materials Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +28.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 365 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOI, ALICIA M View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

290 granted / 365 resolved

+24.5% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

386

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 365 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 27, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/991,438

Patent 12680715

HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM WITH MODEL DRIVEN DEEP LEARNING

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/210,735

Patent 12680717

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN HVAC SYSTEM

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/274,101

Patent 12680711

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR COMPARING A ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH AIR-CONDITIONING PREFERENCES OF ROOM USERS

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/550,014

Patent 12680716

REGISTRATION SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND REGISTRATION PROGRAM

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/322,351

Patent 12656015

CONTROL METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONER AND AIR CONDITIONER

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.4%)

2y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 365 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.