Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/675,669

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2024

Priority

May 25, 2023 — DE 10 2023 113 815.4

Examiner

DOROS, KAYLA RENEE

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FÜR LUFT- UND RAUMFAHRT E.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 29 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

21 granted / 29 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

91.3%

+51.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 29 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 4m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 29 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.