Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/527,861

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING HEALTH OF VEHICLE CHASSIS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Priority

Dec 12, 2022 — CN 202211597131.3

Examiner

LEE, PAUL D

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Aktiebolaget SKF

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 642 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, PAUL D View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

531 granted / 642 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

657

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

§103

53.9%

+13.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 642 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 04, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.3%)

3y 1m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 642 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.