Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/652,318

ELECTRIC VEHICLE STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 01, 2024

Priority

Oct 12, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0135836

Examiner

ADAMS, PHILIP CHARLES

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 53 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ADAMS, PHILIP CHARLES View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

39 granted / 53 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

75.6%

+35.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 53 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12679284

FOLDING AND EXTENDABLE BEAM ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/360,900

Patent 12673771

Doorway Side Guide System

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/448,419

Patent 12673529

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/025,246

Patent 12655606

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/197,208

Patent 12649407

Payload-Independent Mounting Device

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (-4.4%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 53 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.