Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/668,261

VEHICLE BOTTOM STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2024

Priority

May 22, 2023 — CN 202310576013.2

Examiner

SLITERIS, JOSELYNN Y

Art Unit

3614

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 358 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SLITERIS, JOSELYNN Y View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

275 granted / 358 resolved

+24.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

378

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

59.3%

+19.3% vs TC avg

§102

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 358 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/717,840

Patent 12679462

Motor Car with a Fastening Arrangement for Fastening a Subframe for a Vehicle Axle to a Body of the Motor Car

2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

19/203,403

Patent 12662079

AIR BAG DEVICE

1y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/019,541

Patent 12649510

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF STEERING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/734,568

Patent 12643605

INDEPENDENT STEERING DEVICE HAVING A STEERING ANGLE MEASURING DEVICE AND A VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

1y 12m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/758,914

Patent 12612104

STEERING WHEEL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

3y 3m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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

77%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 358 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.