Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/659,786

BODY FOR VEHICLES

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

Jan 26, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0012456

Examiner

PANG, ROGER L

Art Unit

3655

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1091 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PANG, ROGER L View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

976 granted / 1091 resolved

+37.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1112

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

43.9%

+3.9% vs TC avg

§102

29.8%

-10.2% vs TC avg

§112

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1091 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/237,347

Patent 12668311

GLASS ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/462,951

Patent 12668193

Glove Box Hinge Detent Device

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/474,392

Patent 12668107

SUNROOF MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY AND SUNROOF DEVICE

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/675,634

Patent 12668314

LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/119,673

Patent 12669112

SHAFT-HUB CONNECTION FOR A TRANSMISSION

1y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.9%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1091 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.