Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/461,792

BATTERY INCLUDING INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE PROBE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 06, 2023

Examiner

SRIPATHI, ANKITH REDDY

Art Unit

1728

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 120 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SRIPATHI, ANKITH REDDY View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

82 granted / 120 resolved

+3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

184

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.0%

+52.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 120 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 06, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 12, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 29, 2026

Interview Requested

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Patent 12523705

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+21.1%)

3y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 120 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.