Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/533,798

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DESIGNING CIRCUIT BASED ON REINFORCEMENT LEARNING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 08, 2023

Priority

Dec 29, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0189748

Examiner

SUFLETA II, GERALD J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +20.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 665 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUFLETA II, GERALD J View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

487 granted / 665 resolved

+13.2% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

678

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.2%

+38.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 665 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 08, 2023

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+20.8%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 665 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.