Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/810,041

INTER-CONNECTIVITY OF DATA FLOWS BETWEEN INDEPENDENT SMART SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 20, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2023 — provisional 63/601,998 +8 more

Examiner

ABUELHAWA, MOHAMMED YOUSEF

Art Unit

3656

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +21.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 74 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABUELHAWA, MOHAMMED YOUSEF View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

60 granted / 74 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

110

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 74 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.0%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 74 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.