Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/238,978

DEVELOPING 4-DIMENSIONAL (4D) OBJECTS CONFIGURED TO TRANSPORT MICROPARTICLES TO TARGET LOCATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Examiner

ALAM, ROKEYA SHAWALI

Art Unit

2118

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 3 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 3 resolved

+45.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.3%

+56.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 3 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 28, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 31, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 3 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.