Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/654,563

SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL WITH METAL COATING LAYER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 03, 2024

Priority

Nov 04, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0150245

Examiner

FRANCIS, ADAM JOSEPH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hyundai Motor Group

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +23.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 225 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FRANCIS, ADAM JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

166 granted / 225 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

266

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

62.6%

+22.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 225 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 03, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.7%)

3y 0m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 225 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.