Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 19/214,236

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING AN INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2025

Priority

Nov 21, 2022 — continuation of PCTCN2022133229

Examiner

BUI, NHI QUYNH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 199 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

143 granted / 199 resolved

+11.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

222

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.5%

+51.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 199 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2025

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 8m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 199 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.