Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/669,098

Electrical Submersible Pump Transport Device and Method Thereof

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2024

Priority

May 31, 2022 — continuation of PCTCN2022096291 +1 more

Examiner

HUANG, DAVID Z

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 703 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

564 granted / 703 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

720

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

69.9%

+29.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 703 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.4%)

2y 5m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 703 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.