Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/616,621

Pre-Trained Rule Engine and Method to Provide Assistance to Correct Abnormal Events in Equipment

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Priority

Sep 09, 2021 — IN 202141040927 +1 more

Examiner

TANG, MICHAEL XUEFEI

Art Unit

2115

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 322 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TANG, MICHAEL XUEFEI View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

268 granted / 322 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

343

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 322 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12602043

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4y 7m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 5m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 322 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.