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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: BARNES, MALCOLM

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2800 2837 2842

This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

80.9%
Allow Rate
+12.9% vs TC avg
485
Total Applications
+5.7%
Interview Lift
1131
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 470 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
27.5%
§102 Novelty
62.0%
§103 Obviousness
9.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18454708 Radio-Frequency Transformer with Switchable Capacitor Array Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18189325 THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) INDUCTOR WITH TWO-SIDE BONDING WIRES Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18475559 Transformer Coil Non-Final OA ABB Schweiz AG
18229029 MAGNETIC DEVICE AND POWER CONVERSION MODULE Non-Final OA Delta Electronics, Inc.
18377630 COIL COMPONENT Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
18093961 COIL COMPONENT Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
18092483 COIL COMPONENT Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

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