Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/092,251

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO RETIME DATA USING A PROGRAMMABLE DELAY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 27, 2025

Priority

May 23, 2022 — provisional 63/344,663 +2 more

Examiner

HOUSTON, ADAM D

Art Unit

2842

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 637 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOUSTON, ADAM D View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

567 granted / 637 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

646

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

57.3%

+17.3% vs TC avg

§102

32.9%

-7.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 637 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 27, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (-1.9%)

1y 9m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 637 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.