Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/727,370

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR PLEURAL LINE DETECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 09, 2024

Priority

Jan 12, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/071512 +2 more

Examiner

PARK, SOO JIN

Art Unit

2675

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +17.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 730 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

598 granted / 730 resolved

+19.9% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

740

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 730 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.2%)

2y 8m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 730 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.