Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/378,283

METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING NETWORK IN FACTORY ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 10, 2023

Priority

Oct 26, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0139089 +1 more

Examiner

REYNOLDS, DEBORAH J

Art Unit

2458

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 166 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REYNOLDS, DEBORAH J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

111 granted / 166 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

60 currently pending

Career history

251

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 166 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 10, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 26, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 21, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 29, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 17, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Jun 21, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

17/578,487

Patent 12441265

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+13.6%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 166 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.