Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/701,340

Systems and Methods for Order Processing

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Priority

Oct 14, 2021 — GB 2114723.6 +4 more

Examiner

KEENAN, JAMES W

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Ocado Innovation Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +24.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1143 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

763 granted / 1143 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1172

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

72.9%

+32.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1143 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 15, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/342,343

Patent 12679642

REFUSE VEHICLE WITH A HOPPER FILL SENSOR

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/855,605

Patent 12679644

STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING OBJECTS IN SUCH A STORAGE SYSTEM

1y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/256,674

Patent 12668421

GRIPPING DEVICE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/755,403

Patent 12661749

LOADING AND UNLOADING FOR AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLE

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/103,814

Patent 12662039

TRANSPORT SYSTEM

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+24.6%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1143 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.