Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/448,896

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING MODELS USING UNSUPERVISED MODELS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 11, 2023

Examiner

SIPPEL, MOLLY CLARKE

Art Unit

2122

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Capital One Services LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.6% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 52% grant rate with +33.6% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 21 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIPPEL, MOLLY CLARKE View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 21 resolved

-2.6% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

26.6%

-13.4% vs TC avg

§103

53.2%

+13.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 21 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 11, 2023

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 14, 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

52%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+33.6%)

3y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 21 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.