Last updated: July 17, 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

2446

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Strong Force Iot Portfolio 2016 LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +19.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 359 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUZMAN, JAVIER O View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

294 granted / 359 resolved

+23.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

364

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

80.5%

+40.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 359 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 (+19.9%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 359 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS WITH SENSOR KITS

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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