Last updated: May 04, 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

Priority

Jul 13, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0091045

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. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1883 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAEVIS, ROBERT R View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1567 granted / 1883 resolved

+15.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

1934

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

41.1%

+1.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

37.5%

-2.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1883 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 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1883 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.