Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/303,792

DATA MAPPING USING STRUCTURED AND UNSTRUCTURED DATA

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Examiner

ASPINWALL, EVAN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 683 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ASPINWALL, EVAN S View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

565 granted / 683 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

692

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.9%

+38.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 683 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 20, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 683 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.