Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/282,593

Method and System for Predicting Operation of a Technical Installation

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 18, 2023

Priority

Mar 19, 2021 — EU 21163758.2 +1 more

Examiner

SMITH, BRIAN M

Art Unit

2122

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +37.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 257 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, BRIAN M View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

134 granted / 257 resolved

-2.9% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

287

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.4%

+29.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 257 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 18, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12657453

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4y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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5y 1m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+37.5%)

4y 3m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 257 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.