Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/668,409

WHEEL AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2024

Priority

Dec 13, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0180556

Examiner

CHOI, TAEKWON NMN

Art Unit

3615

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 2 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOI, TAEKWON NMN View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

2 granted / 2 resolved

+48.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 2 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 2 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.