Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/441,079

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE USING A DUCT PURGE STRATEGY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 14, 2024

Examiner

MALLON, BRETT PETERSON

Art Unit

3762

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 64% of cases after interview

— +28.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 134 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MALLON, BRETT PETERSON View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 134 resolved

-5.8% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

165

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

94.2%

+54.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 134 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+28.8%)

2y 11m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 134 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.