Last updated: August 17, 2026

Application No. 18/671,101

SENSOR FOR DETECTING THE SURROUNDINGS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Priority

May 31, 2023 — DE 10 2023 205 057.9

Examiner

GRAY, FRANCIS C

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1022 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAY, FRANCIS C View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

930 granted / 1022 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

1030

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

32.4%

-7.6% vs TC avg

§102

47.7%

+7.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1022 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+7.2%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1022 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.