Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/672,711

SHAPE AWARENESS AND INTERPRETABILITY IN DEEP NETWORKS USING GEOMETRIC MOMENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 23, 2024

Priority

May 23, 2023 — provisional 63/503,930

Examiner

PARK, EDWARD

Art Unit

2675

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +18.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 717 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PARK, EDWARD View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

589 granted / 717 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

747

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

87.3%

+47.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 717 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

May 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.0%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 717 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.