Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/367,659

TRAINING DATA SAMPLING DEVICE AND A METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 13, 2023

Priority

May 11, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0061195

Examiner

WOOLWINE, SHANE D

Art Unit

2425

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 380 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOOLWINE, SHANE D View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

328 granted / 380 resolved

+28.3% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

393

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.6%

+34.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 380 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 13, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 380 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.