Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/894,131

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADVANCED HARMONIC ENERGY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 24, 2024

Priority

Aug 05, 2016 — continuation of 10/376,305 +2 more

Examiner

GIULIANI, THOMAS ANTHONY

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.8% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 77% grant rate with +36.8% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 753 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GIULIANI, THOMAS ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

578 granted / 753 resolved

+6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

781

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 753 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.8%)

3y 4m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 753 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.