Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/588,082

SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE ROUTING OF A HEATED LIQUID TO AN AIR INTAKE DUCT

Final Rejection

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

Examiner

JOHNS, HILARY LYNN

Art Unit

3613

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Fca US LLC

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 686 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

561 granted / 686 resolved

+29.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

695

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

51.7%

+11.7% vs TC avg

§102

33.1%

-6.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 686 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 27, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 25, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 29, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12702604

PORTABLE ADJUSTABLE FRAME SYSTEM

1y 6m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/652,295

Patent 12697862

VEHICLE

2y 3m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/383,848

Patent 12691921

SHOPPING CART WITH LIFTING FENDER

2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/506,823

Patent 12691743

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR SAME

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/539,849

Patent 12690648

BREAKAWAY POLE STRAP

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.9%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 686 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.