Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/613,744

REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR A SIDE SILL OF A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Examiner

GUTMAN, HILARY L

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1438 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GUTMAN, HILARY L View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1036 granted / 1438 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

1479

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

63.6%

+23.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§112

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1438 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12673705

Anchor Base For Chain Tie Down Assembly

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/364,912

Patent 12643488

VEHICLE CARGO AREA LINER WITH AFFIXATION DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/365,613

Patent 12643458

DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A MANURE HOLDING TANK

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/593,081

Patent 12643613

VEHICLE BODY FRONT PART STRUCTURE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/762,794

Patent 12623498

DUNNAGE SECUREMENT MEMBERS FOR VEHICLES

1y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1438 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.