Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/753,036

TRAINING OF A NEURAL NETWORK FOR BETTER ROBUSTNESS AND GENERALIZATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Priority

Jul 10, 2023 — DE 10 2023 206 522.3

Examiner

KEUP, AIDAN JAMES

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 70 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEUP, AIDAN JAMES View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

55 granted / 70 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§103

70.7%

+30.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 70 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.3%)

3y 1m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 70 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.