Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/619,970

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEASURING MOISTURE IN SOIL USING NEUTRON SENSORS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Priority

Apr 07, 2023 — provisional 63/457,913

Examiner

PLUMB, NIGEL H

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PLUMB, NIGEL H View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

620 granted / 684 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

703

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

63.8%

+23.8% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 28, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12656110

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+1.2%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.