Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/418,020

SYSTEM FOR MANAGING RECORDS AND PREDICTIONS OF THE SUBSURFACE FRACTURE SPACING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Examiner

LAU, TUNG S

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

941 granted / 1135 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

1160

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§103

45.5%

+5.5% vs TC avg

§102

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+14.1%)

2y 10m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.