Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/640,426

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Priority

Nov 06, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0151994

Examiner

DARDANO, STEFANO ANTHONY

Art Unit

2663

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +34.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 85 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DARDANO, STEFANO ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

66 granted / 85 resolved

+15.6% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+34.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

100

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.9%

+48.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 85 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.0%)

2y 12m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 85 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.