Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/153,812

HIGH VOLTAGE VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 12, 2023

Examiner

LAM, ALEX W

Art Unit

2842

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Ford Motor Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 279 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

257 granted / 279 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

293

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

73.9%

+33.9% vs TC avg

§102

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 279 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 12, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/618,006

Patent 12683391

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, MOVING OBJECT INCLUDING POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD OF POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/922,868

Patent 12683392

DC Bus Management

1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

19/001,620

Patent 12671269

PRINTING DEVICE

1y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/039,784

Patent 12671272

WIRELESS CHARGING TRANSMITTER, DETECTION METHOD, AND CHIP

1y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/093,585

Patent 12671261

PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

1y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+1.4%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 279 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.