Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/859,305

Method and Apparatus for Adjusting Natural Language Sentence

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 23, 2024

Priority

Apr 28, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022090003

Examiner

WEAVER, ADAM MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEAVER, ADAM MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

13 granted / 15 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

§103

89.3%

+49.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

2y 6m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.