Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/540,101

MACHINE LEARNING ENABLED EXTRACTION OF UNSTRUCTURED CLINICAL DATA

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Priority

Dec 15, 2022 — provisional 63/387,668

Examiner

SCHNEE, HAL W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Cardinal Health Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +22.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 605 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

512 granted / 605 resolved

+24.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

617

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§103

39.8%

-0.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

30.5%

-9.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 605 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 14, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.1%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 605 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.