Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/148,962

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Feb 10, 2023 — provisional 63/484,223 +1 more

Examiner

SUTHERS, DOUGLAS JOHN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Sonos, Inc.

Assignee

Sonos Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 793 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUTHERS, DOUGLAS JOHN View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

606 granted / 793 resolved

+16.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

809

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

57.1%

+17.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 793 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/910,247

Patent 12659683

REPRESENTATION AND RENDERING OF AUDIO OBJECTS

3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/220,956

Patent 12658170

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM HAVING A COMBINATION UNIT, METHOD OF OPERATING THE SYSTEM AND USE OF THE SAME

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/775,828

Patent 12646399

SOUND DETECTION AND ALERT SYSTEM FOR A WORKSPACE

1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+11.1%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 793 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.