Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/645,993

HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2023 — DE 102023110880.8

Examiner

NGUYEN, DUSTIN T

Art Unit

3753

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Danfoss Power Solutions Aps

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 476 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, DUSTIN T View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

345 granted / 476 resolved

+2.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

510

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

66.4%

+26.4% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 476 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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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

72%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+17.4%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 476 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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