Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/560,798

NEURAL NETWORK SYSTEM THAT EXECUTES BATCH NORMALIZATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 14, 2023

Priority

Jun 09, 2021 — JP 2021-096588 +1 more

Examiner

LEVEL, BARBARA HENRY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Konica Minolta Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +28.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 339 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEVEL, BARBARA HENRY View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

241 granted / 339 resolved

+11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

356

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.5%

+47.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 339 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.0%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 339 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.