Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/359,347

RECHARGEABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM WITH A UNIFIED CELL HOLDER VENT TRAY AND VENT TRAY COVER SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2023

Examiner

WALLS-MURRAY, JESSIE LOGAN

Art Unit

1728

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +27.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 150 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALLS-MURRAY, JESSIE LOGAN View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

112 granted / 150 resolved

+9.7% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

179

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

80.7%

+40.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 150 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.2%)

3y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 150 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.