Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/495,992

TWO SPEED GEAR REDUCER FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Examiner

PERVIN, FARHANA

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

FCA US LLC

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 275 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PERVIN, FARHANA View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

224 granted / 275 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

293

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 275 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 27, 2023

Application Filed

May 30, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 20, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Oct 28, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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UNIT

1y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

19/211,255

Patent 12638065

REDUCTION DEVICE

1y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/550,427

Patent 12624733

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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UNIT

1y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+8.0%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 275 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.