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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/715,998

METHODS AND RELATED ASPECTS FOR MITIGATING UNKNOWN BIASES IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DATA

Non-Final OA
Filed
Jun 03, 2024
Priority
Dec 15, 2021 — provisional 63/289,708 +1 more
Examiner
BEKELE, MEKONEN T
Art Unit
2699
Tech Center
2600 — Communications
Assignee
The Johns Hopkins University
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
79%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
9m
Est. Remaining
92%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +13.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 770 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEKELE, MEKONEN T View full profile →
Grants 79% — above average
79%
Career Allowance Rate
610 granted / 770 resolved
+17.2% vs TC avg
Moderate +13% lift
Without
With
+13.3%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 10m
Avg Prosecution
19 currently pending
Career history
786
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
7.6%
-32.4% vs TC avg
§103
41.9%
+1.9% vs TC avg
§102
32.1%
-7.9% vs TC avg
§112
7.3%
-32.7% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 770 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2024
Application Filed
Jun 03, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Mar 19, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
79%
Grant Probability
92%
With Interview (+13.3%)
2y 10m (~9m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 770 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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