Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/097,605

METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A DRIVELINE FOR A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 17, 2023

Priority

Feb 04, 2022 — EU 22155180.7

Examiner

STOICA, ADRIAN

Art Unit

2188

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +30.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 321 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOICA, ADRIAN View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

216 granted / 321 resolved

+12.3% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

351

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

91.4%

+51.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 321 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 17, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+30.9%)

3y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 321 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.