Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/436,164

MAXIMIZING RESUABILITY OF METAL CUTTING PROCESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 08, 2024

Examiner

YANCHUS III, PAUL B

Art Unit

2115

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 842 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 842 resolved

+27.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

862

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 842 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 08, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 9m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 842 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.