Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/747,064

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A MACHINE STATE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Priority

Aug 28, 2020 — EU 20193335.5 +2 more

Examiner

BOUZIANE, SAID

Art Unit

2846

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 580 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

446 granted / 580 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

595

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 580 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 18, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+11.6%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 580 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.