Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/174,964

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 25, 2024 — continuation of PCTCN2024134104

Examiner

BOSWELL, CHRISTOPHER J

Art Unit

Tech Center

AAC ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGIES (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.

Assignee

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +26.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1150 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOSWELL, CHRISTOPHER J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

774 granted / 1150 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1170

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

48.2%

+8.2% vs TC avg

§102

47.6%

+7.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1150 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/207,830

Patent 12655660

ELECTRONICALLY RELEASABLE APPARATUS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/684,981

Patent 12650035

A BICYCLE LOCKING DEVICE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/490,989

Patent 12637879

KEY LOCK

2y 7m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/789,071

Patent 12631043

MODULAR CYLINDRICAL LOCKSET

1y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/439,064

Patent 12624576

DOOR AND WINDOW SECURING APPARATUS AND METHOD

2y 3m to grant Granted May 12, 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

67%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+26.0%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1150 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.