Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/924,290

Method of Detecting Atmospheric Corrosion for Electrical Devices

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 23, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2023 — EU 23205892.5

Examiner

MCANDREW, CHRISTOPHER P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 975 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCANDREW, CHRISTOPHER P View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

837 granted / 975 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

994

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

86.4%

+46.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 975 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.0%)

2y 3m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 975 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.