Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/095,343

Method and System for Identifying Hazards in a Robot Application

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 31, 2025

Priority

Oct 02, 2022 — continuation of PCTEP2022077423

Examiner

NGUYEN, ROBERT T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 454 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, ROBERT T View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

378 granted / 454 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

473

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

58.9%

+18.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 454 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 31, 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

93%

With Interview (+10.1%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 454 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.