Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/404,719

METHOD FOR VALIDATING PALEOGEOGRAPHIC MODELS USING SEISMIC DATA

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Examiner

BRAUNLICH, MARTIN WALTER

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 64% grant rate with +42.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 132 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRAUNLICH, MARTIN WALTER View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

84 granted / 132 resolved

-4.4% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+42.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

167

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.3%

+39.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 132 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 04, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 30, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Apr 30, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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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

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.7%)

3y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 132 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.