Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/056,973

I/O Station Storing Diagnostics Data

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 19, 2025

Priority

Feb 29, 2024 — EU 24160542.7

Examiner

FRANKLIN, RICHARD B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 645 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FRANKLIN, RICHARD B View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 645 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+0.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

657

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.5%

+31.5% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 645 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 19, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+0.7%)

2y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 645 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.