Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 19/242,170

PROXIMITY-BASED DEVICE IDENTIFICATION FOR PAYMENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 18, 2025

Priority

Jun 04, 2014 — continuation of 10/614,445 +3 more

Examiner

BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER

Art Unit

3691

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Block Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 356 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

164 granted / 356 resolved

-5.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

371

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

53.2%

+13.2% vs TC avg

§103

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 356 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 18, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12659155

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

56%

With Interview (+9.7%)

3y 1m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 356 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.