Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/007,068

BORE PLUG ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 27, 2023

Priority

Jul 31, 2020 — provisional 63/059,377 +1 more

Examiner

GEBRESILASSIE, KIBROM K

Art Unit

2189

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 72% grant rate with +25.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 711 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

515 granted / 711 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

737

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

§103

62.7%

+22.7% vs TC avg

§102

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 711 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 27, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 08, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 17, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 17, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+25.4%)

3y 7m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 711 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.