Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/498,617

AUTOMATED AND SECURE PRODUCTION DATA FLOW

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2023

Examiner

KAY, DOUGLAS

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Honeywell International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +29.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 374 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

232 granted / 374 resolved

-6.0% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

399

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§103

72.5%

+32.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 374 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+29.2%)

3y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 374 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.