Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/376,329

SYSTEM FOR DISCRIMINATING ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF DISCRIMINATING ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL FOR A VEHICLE USING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 03, 2023

Examiner

RAEVIS, ROBERT R

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1857 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAEVIS, ROBERT R View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1543 granted / 1857 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

73 currently pending

Career history

1930

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

41.2%

+1.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

37.2%

-2.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1857 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 03, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1857 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.