Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/360,145

ELECTRIC VEHICLE STATE OF CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM AND STATE OF CHARGE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Priority

Aug 19, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0104065

Examiner

KIM, AHSHIK

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1247 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1098 granted / 1247 resolved

+28.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1258

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§102

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1247 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 27, 2023

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1247 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.