Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/672,587

STEEL INSERT PLASTIC COWL CROSS BAR

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 02, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0150022

Examiner

ZHUO, WENWEI

Art Unit

3612

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 271 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHUO, WENWEI View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

215 granted / 271 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

300

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

73.8%

+33.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 271 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+7.3%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 271 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.