Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/403,243

DOWNHOLE MEASURED DEPTH DETECTION FROM AZIMUTHAL BOREHOLE IMAGING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 03, 2024

Examiner

NIMOX, RAYMOND LONDALE

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 70% grant rate with +10.9% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 472 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NIMOX, RAYMOND LONDALE View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

330 granted / 472 resolved

+1.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

523

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

§103

45.5%

+5.5% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 472 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 13, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+10.9%)

3y 1m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 472 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.