Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/283,137

Heat Management System for an Electrified Motor Vehicle

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2023

Priority

May 07, 2021 — DE 10 2021 111 961.8 +1 more

Examiner

DOUYETTE, KENNETH J

Art Unit

1725

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1522 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOUYETTE, KENNETH J View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1242 granted / 1522 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1564

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1522 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1522 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.