Last updated: October 25, 2026

Application No. 18/626,862

Secure Communication for Connected Systems Using Post Quantum Cryptography

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Examiner

BAYOU, YONAS A

Art Unit

2499

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Honeywell International Inc.

OA Round

4 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 875 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAYOU, YONAS A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

737 granted / 875 resolved

+26.2% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

896

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§103

41.4%

+1.4% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 875 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Dec 15, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 20, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

May 31, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 31, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 13, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 10m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 875 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.