Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/305,161

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RUNTIME CORRECTION OF DEFECTS WITH 3D PRINTED OBJECT WITH PROACTIVE PREPARATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 21, 2023

Examiner

ERDMAN, CHAD G

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 572 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ERDMAN, CHAD G View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

457 granted / 572 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

597

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

86.0%

+46.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 572 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 12, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 572 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.