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Last updated: October 27, 2026
Application No. 17/685,515

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS WITH SENSOR KITS

Non-Final OA
Filed
Mar 03, 2022
Priority
Jan 13, 2019 — provisional 62/791,878 +5 more
Examiner
GUZMAN, JAVIER O
Art Unit
2496
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Strong Force Iot Portfolio 2016 LLC
OA Round
2 (Non-Final)
82%
Grant Probability
Favorable
2-3
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +19.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +19.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUZMAN, JAVIER O View full profile →
Grants 82% — above average
82%
Career Allowance Rate
301 granted / 367 resolved
+24.0% vs TC avg
Strong +19% interview lift
Without
With
+19.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 4m
Avg Prosecution
13 currently pending
Career history
380
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
12.2%
-27.8% vs TC avg
§103
50.7%
+10.7% vs TC avg
§102
16.2%
-23.8% vs TC avg
§112
11.2%
-28.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 15 earlier events
Jul 23, 2025
Request for Continued Examination
Jul 29, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Jul 31, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Feb 04, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
Feb 15, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
Jun 18, 2026
Request for Continued Examination
Jun 22, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
Jun 30, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3
Expected OA Rounds
82%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+19.0%)
2y 4m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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