Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/653,680

SEAT CONTROL APPARATUS AND SEAT CONTROL METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 02, 2024

Priority

May 14, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0062088 +1 more

Examiner

LINHARDT, LAURA E

Art Unit

3663

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +20.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 234 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LINHARDT, LAURA E View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

163 granted / 234 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

287

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

96.5%

+56.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 234 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 02, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+20.4%)

2y 11m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 234 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.