Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/625,976

AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 18, 2023 — EU 23168541.3

Examiner

BAILEY, JOHN D

Art Unit

3747

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Volvo Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 390 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAILEY, JOHN D View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

306 granted / 390 resolved

+8.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

408

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

77.9%

+37.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 390 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+17.0%)

2y 7m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 390 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.