Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/243,052

LIGHT DEFLECTION STRUCTURE TO INCREASE OPTICAL COUPLING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 19, 2025

Priority

Jun 23, 2022 — provisional 63/354,768 +3 more

Examiner

MANHEIM, MARC ETIENNE

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 38 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MANHEIM, MARC ETIENNE View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

32 granted / 38 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 38 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 19, 2025

Application Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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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

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

3y 0m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 38 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

LIGHT DEFLECTION STRUCTURE TO INCREASE OPTICAL COUPLING

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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