Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/420,783

INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM (MES) FOR BATTERY MANUFACTURING WITH AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 24, 2024

Priority

Jan 27, 2023 — IN 202311005595

Examiner

CHOI, MICHAEL W

Art Unit

2116

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Honeywell International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +29.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOI, MICHAEL W View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

290 granted / 375 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

396

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 375 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 24, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12666577

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.6%)

2y 9m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 375 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.