Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/547,381

Locking Device for Locking a Rechargeable Battery Pack

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Priority

Feb 26, 2021 — DE 10 2021 104 614.9 +1 more

Examiner

BAYNES, KEVIN J

Art Unit

3678

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +33.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 188 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAYNES, KEVIN J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

141 granted / 188 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

208

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 188 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 22, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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FLANGE CONNECTION

4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/419,949

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FRAME STRUCTURE OF GAME FENCE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/508,424

Patent 12644289

HORIZONTAL CABLE RAILING AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/065,960

Patent 12638043

BALL SOCKET APPARATUS AND BALL JOINT APPARATUS HAVING SUCH A BALL SOCKET APPARATUS

3y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/055,167

Patent 12631219

COUPLERS AND MECHANICAL JOINT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SAME

3y 6m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.2%)

3y 1m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 188 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.