Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/762,999

Systems and Methods for Node Selection and Ranking in Cyber-Physical Systems

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Priority

Sep 20, 2021 — continuation of 12/067,124

Examiner

GETACHEW, ABIY

Art Unit

2434

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Edison Innovation LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 851 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GETACHEW, ABIY View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

731 granted / 851 resolved

+27.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

3 currently pending

Career history

872

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 851 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/781,942

Patent 12614139

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1y 9m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

18/266,477

Patent 12603759

SECURE DISTRIBUTION AND UPDATE OF ENCRYPTION KEYS IN CLUSTER STORAGE

2y 10m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/687,368

Patent 12598073

DISPLAY TERMINAL, SERVER AND INFORMATION SECURITY ISSUING SYSTEM

2y 1m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 851 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.