Last updated: October 04, 2026

Application No. 18/425,620

AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY SYSTEM

Final Rejection

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Priority

Sep 04, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0117262

Examiner

SKROUPA, JOSHUA A

Art Unit

3678

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Hyundai WIA Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1292 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SKROUPA, JOSHUA A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1037 granted / 1292 resolved

+28.3% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

1314

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

37.8%

-2.2% vs TC avg

§102

36.0%

-4.0% vs TC avg

§112

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1292 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.3%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1292 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.