Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/462,611

SURFACE MODIFICATION OF CURRENT COLLECTOR PRIOR TO COATING WITH MOLTEN METAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 07, 2023

Examiner

FRANCIS, ADAM JOSEPH

Art Unit

1728

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 219 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FRANCIS, ADAM JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

161 granted / 219 resolved

+8.5% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

261

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.7%

+54.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 219 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 07, 2023

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/751,568

Patent 12676348

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/882,602

Patent 12665214

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/426,382

Patent 12658440

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4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 12m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 219 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.