Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/048,406

PHASE NOISE CANCELLING PHASE LOCKED LOOP (PLL)

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 07, 2025

Priority

Feb 09, 2024 — provisional 63/551,898

Examiner

FOTAKIS, ARISTOCRATIS

Art Unit

2633

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +31.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 755 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

539 granted / 755 resolved

+9.4% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

790

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 755 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 07, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.0%)

2y 11m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 755 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.