Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/218,617

GATEWAY SAFETY CIRCUIT, GATEWAY SAFETY DEVICE, AND VEHICLE EMPLOYING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 06, 2023

Priority

Jan 09, 2023 — CN 202320050561.7

Examiner

AFRIN, NAZIA

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 53% of cases after interview

— +33.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AFRIN, NAZIA View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

8 granted / 15 resolved

+1.3% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

94.6%

+54.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 06, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 17, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 01, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Patent 12585271

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3y 9m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Patent 12560927

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2y 9m to grant Granted Feb 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+33.9%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.