Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/405,314

ACTIVE HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 05, 2024

Priority

Jan 06, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0002491 +1 more

Examiner

ROJOHN III, CLAIRE E

Art Unit

3763

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

KMW Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 578 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROJOHN III, CLAIRE E View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 578 resolved

-3.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

596

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.1%

+11.1% vs TC avg

§102

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 578 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 05, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 13, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 03, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/897,247

Patent 12703226

Stochastic Model Predictive Control For Electric Vehicles Thermal Management

1y 10m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/626,958

Patent 12680767

HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN ALUMINUM ALLOY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/677,459

Patent 12674630

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEAT EXCHANGE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/916,517

Patent 12674588

HYBRID HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM

1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/233,435

Patent 12656068

FIN DEVICE, HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FIN DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+18.1%)

3y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 578 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.