Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/117,895

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND POWER CONTROL METHOD OF SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 06, 2023

Priority

Aug 22, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0105007

Examiner

MCFARLAND, DANIEL PATRICK

Art Unit

2859

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 9 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCFARLAND, DANIEL PATRICK View full profile →

Grants only 22% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

2 granted / 9 resolved

-45.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+5.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 9 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 06, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/936,226

Patent 12534119

STACKABLE CHARGING DEVICE FOR SHOPPING CARTS WITH ONBOARD COMPUTING SYSTEMS

3y 4m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 1 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

22%

Grant Probability

27%

With Interview (+5.0%)

3y 10m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 9 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.