Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/294,818

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING A BRAKING-READINESS POSITION FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Priority

Aug 05, 2021 — DE 10 2021 208 534.2 +1 more

Examiner

TAYLOR II, JAMES JOSEPH

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Continental AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +26.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 372 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAYLOR II, JAMES JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

310 granted / 372 resolved

+31.3% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

386

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

57.2%

+17.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.8%

-11.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 372 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.2%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 372 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.