Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/498,790

Artificial Intelligence based Demulsifier Control for Gas Oil Separation Plants with Electrostatic Coalescers

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2023

Examiner

MCGUIRK, JOHN SCHUYLER

Art Unit

1798

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +51.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +51.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 214 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCGUIRK, JOHN SCHUYLER View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

167 granted / 214 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +52% interview lift

Without

With

+51.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

252

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§103

69.7%

+29.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 214 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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AUTOMATED ANALYZER

3y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+51.9%)

3y 2m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 214 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.