Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/458,374

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE OF A TRAIN FEED GAS LOADING AUTOMATION OPTIMIZER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 30, 2023

Examiner

KOSSEK, MAGDALENA IZABELLA

Art Unit

2117

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +40.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 13 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KOSSEK, MAGDALENA IZABELLA View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

9 granted / 13 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 13 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 30, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.0%)

3y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 13 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.