Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/526,410

System and method to validate exceptions associated with data interactions using a tangle network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 01, 2023

Examiner

EBERSMAN, BRUCE I

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Bank of America Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +58.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 562 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EBERSMAN, BRUCE I View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

360 granted / 562 resolved

+4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +58% interview lift

Without

With

+58.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

605

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

80.3%

+40.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 562 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 01, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+58.3%)

4y 2m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 562 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.