Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/211,402

Input Hysteresis Buffer in Overdrive Design

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 19, 2025

Priority

Apr 18, 2023 — continuation of 12/334,929

Examiner

JOHNSON, RYAN

Art Unit

2849

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1231 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JOHNSON, RYAN View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1030 granted / 1231 resolved

+15.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

1246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

55.8%

+15.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1231 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/193,587

Patent 12681075

CONFIGURING A FAULT-SENSING RING OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/746,836

Patent 12671336

POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/580,823

Patent 12661991

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/065,397

Patent 12665547

Integrated Circuit Device And Oscillator

1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/583,734

Patent 12656417

OSCILLATOR

4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1231 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.