Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/450,497

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATING GNN PRE-PROCESSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 16, 2023

Priority

Feb 17, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0021577

Examiner

HUSON, ZACHARY K

Art Unit

2181

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 787 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUSON, ZACHARY K View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

702 granted / 787 resolved

+34.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

795

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.4%

+11.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.3%

-18.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 787 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.6%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 787 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.